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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,519.95, 37,977.36 and 14,944.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,519.95, 37,977.36 and 14,944.70 is: 20,623.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,519.95 : 37,977.36 = 14,944.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,519.95/37,977.36 = 14,944.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,519.95x = 37,977.36 × 14,944.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,519.95x = 567,560,290.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,560,290.89/27,519.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,623.59

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