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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,084.97, 37,376.55 and 14,985.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,084.97, 37,376.55 and 14,985.88 is: 20,680.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,084.97 : 37,376.55 = 14,985.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,084.97/37,376.55 = 14,985.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,084.97x = 37,376.55 × 14,985.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,084.97x = 560,120,493.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,120,493.11/27,084.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,680.12

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