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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,043.51, 37,319.69 and 14,943.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,043.51, 37,319.69 and 14,943.97 is: 20,622.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,043.51 : 37,319.69 = 14,943.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,043.51/37,319.69 = 14,943.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,043.51x = 37,319.69 × 14,943.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,043.51x = 557,704,553.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,704,553.49/27,043.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,622.49

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