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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,052.93, 37,333.68 and 14,953.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,052.93, 37,333.68 and 14,953.42 is: 20,636.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,052.93 : 37,333.68 = 14,953.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,052.93/37,333.68 = 14,953.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,052.93x = 37,333.68 × 14,953.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,052.93x = 558,266,010.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,266,010.52/27,052.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,636.07

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