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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,529.62, 37,990.95 and 14,954.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,529.62, 37,990.95 and 14,954.46 is: 20,637.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,529.62 : 37,990.95 = 14,954.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,529.62/37,990.95 = 14,954.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,529.62x = 37,990.95 × 14,954.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,529.62x = 568,134,142.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,134,142.14/27,529.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,637.20

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