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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,529.41, 37,990.61 and 14,954.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,529.41, 37,990.61 and 14,954.16 is: 20,636.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,529.41 : 37,990.61 = 14,954.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,529.41/37,990.61 = 14,954.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,529.41x = 37,990.61 × 14,954.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,529.41x = 568,117,660.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,117,660.44/27,529.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,636.75

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