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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,069.17, 37,355.19 and 14,970.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,069.17, 37,355.19 and 14,970.17 is: 20,658.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,069.17 : 37,355.19 = 14,970.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,069.17/37,355.19 = 14,970.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,069.17x = 37,355.19 × 14,970.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,069.17x = 559,213,581.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,213,581.93/27,069.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,658.69

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