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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,010.51, 37,276.57 and 14,913.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,010.51, 37,276.57 and 14,913.32 is: 20,581.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,010.51 : 37,276.57 = 14,913.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,010.51/37,276.57 = 14,913.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,010.51x = 37,276.57 × 14,913.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,010.51x = 555,917,342.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,917,342.35/27,010.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,581.52

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