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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,529.64, 37,990.90 and 14,954.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,529.64, 37,990.90 and 14,954.38 is: 20,637.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,529.64 : 37,990.90 = 14,954.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,529.64/37,990.90 = 14,954.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,529.64x = 37,990.90 × 14,954.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,529.64x = 568,130,355.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,130,355.14/27,529.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,637.04

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