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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,533.32, 37,995.97 and 14,958.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,533.32, 37,995.97 and 14,958.07 is: 20,642.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,533.32 : 37,995.97 = 14,958.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,533.32/37,995.97 = 14,958.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,533.32x = 37,995.97 × 14,958.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,533.32x = 568,346,378.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,346,378.98/27,533.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,642.13

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