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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,519.67, 37,977.33 and 14,944.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,519.67, 37,977.33 and 14,944.42 is: 20,623.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,519.67 : 37,977.33 = 14,944.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,519.67/37,977.33 = 14,944.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,519.67x = 37,977.33 × 14,944.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,519.67x = 567,549,170.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,549,170.00/27,519.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,623.40

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