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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,069.46, 37,354.32 and 14,969.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,069.46, 37,354.32 and 14,969.23 is: 20,656.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,069.46 : 37,354.32 = 14,969.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,069.46/37,354.32 = 14,969.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,069.46x = 37,354.32 × 14,969.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,069.46x = 559,165,407.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,165,407.57/27,069.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,656.69

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