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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,063.72, 37,348.47 and 14,964.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,063.72, 37,348.47 and 14,964.21 is: 20,650.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,063.72 : 37,348.47 = 14,964.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,063.72/37,348.47 = 14,964.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,063.72x = 37,348.47 × 14,964.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,063.72x = 558,890,348.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,890,348.26/27,063.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,650.91

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