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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,049.52, 37,328.64 and 14,951.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,049.52, 37,328.64 and 14,951.50 is: 20,633.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,049.52 : 37,328.64 = 14,951.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,049.52/37,328.64 = 14,951.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,049.52x = 37,328.64 × 14,951.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,049.52x = 558,119,160.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,119,160.96/27,049.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,633.24

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