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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,530.84, 37,993.02 and 14,955.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,530.84, 37,993.02 and 14,955.60 is: 20,638.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,530.84 : 37,993.02 = 14,955.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,530.84/37,993.02 = 14,955.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,530.84x = 37,993.02 × 14,955.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,530.84x = 568,208,409.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,208,409.91/27,530.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,638.98

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