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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,510.25, 37,964.61 and 14,935

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,510.25, 37,964.61 and 14,935 is: 20,610.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,510.25 : 37,964.61 = 14,935 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,510.25/37,964.61 = 14,935/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,510.25x = 37,964.61 × 14,935
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,510.25x = 567,001,450.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,001,450.35/27,510.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,610.55

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