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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,039.93, 37,315.86 and 14,941.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,039.93, 37,315.86 and 14,941.19 is: 20,619.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,039.93 : 37,315.86 = 14,941.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,039.93/37,315.86 = 14,941.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,039.93x = 37,315.86 × 14,941.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,039.93x = 557,543,391.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,543,391.53/27,039.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,619.26

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