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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,529.98, 37,991.34 and 14,954.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,529.98, 37,991.34 and 14,954.64 is: 20,637.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,529.98 : 37,991.34 = 14,954.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,529.98/37,991.34 = 14,954.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,529.98x = 37,991.34 × 14,954.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,529.98x = 568,146,812.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,146,812.82/27,529.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,637.39

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