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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,499.62, 37,949.51 and 14,924.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,499.62, 37,949.51 and 14,924.37 is: 20,595.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,499.62 : 37,949.51 = 14,924.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,499.62/37,949.51 = 14,924.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,499.62x = 37,949.51 × 14,924.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,499.62x = 566,372,565.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,372,565.87/27,499.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,595.65

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