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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,536.58, 38,000.88 and 14,961.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,536.58, 38,000.88 and 14,961.24 is: 20,646.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,536.58 : 38,000.88 = 14,961.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,536.58/38,000.88 = 14,961.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,536.58x = 38,000.88 × 14,961.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,536.58x = 568,540,285.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,540,285.89/27,536.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,646.73

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