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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,530.46, 37,991.52 and 14,955.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,530.46, 37,991.52 and 14,955.30 is: 20,638.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,530.46 : 37,991.52 = 14,955.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,530.46/37,991.52 = 14,955.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,530.46x = 37,991.52 × 14,955.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,530.46x = 568,174,579.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,174,579.06/27,530.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,638.03

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