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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,529.76, 37,991.04 and 14,954.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,529.76, 37,991.04 and 14,954.52 is: 20,637.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,529.76 : 37,991.04 = 14,954.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,529.76/37,991.04 = 14,954.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,529.76x = 37,991.04 × 14,954.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,529.76x = 568,137,767.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,137,767.50/27,529.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,637.22

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