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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,068.70, 37,354.56 and 14,969.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,068.70, 37,354.56 and 14,969.18 is: 20,657.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,068.70 : 37,354.56 = 14,969.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,068.70/37,354.56 = 14,969.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,068.70x = 37,354.56 × 14,969.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,068.70x = 559,167,132.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,167,132.46/27,068.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,657.33

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