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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,529.91, 37,991.30 and 14,954.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,529.91, 37,991.30 and 14,954.66 is: 20,637.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,529.91 : 37,991.30 = 14,954.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,529.91/37,991.30 = 14,954.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,529.91x = 37,991.30 × 14,954.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,529.91x = 568,146,709.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,146,709.73/27,529.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,637.44

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