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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,535.68, 37,999.80 and 14,961.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,535.68, 37,999.80 and 14,961.24 is: 20,646.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,535.68 : 37,999.80 = 14,961.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,535.68/37,999.80 = 14,961.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,535.68x = 37,999.80 × 14,961.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,535.68x = 568,524,127.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,524,127.75/27,535.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,646.82

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