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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,249.31, 37,604.51 and 14,985.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,249.31, 37,604.51 and 14,985.24 is: 20,679.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,249.31 : 37,604.51 = 14,985.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,249.31/37,604.51 = 14,985.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,249.31x = 37,604.51 × 14,985.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,249.31x = 563,512,607.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,512,607.43/27,249.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,679.89

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