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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,535.94, 37,999.59 and 14,960.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,535.94, 37,999.59 and 14,960.69 is: 20,645.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,535.94 : 37,999.59 = 14,960.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,535.94/37,999.59 = 14,960.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,535.94x = 37,999.59 × 14,960.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,535.94x = 568,500,086.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,500,086.12/27,535.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,645.75

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