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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,537.48, 38,001.25 and 14,962.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,537.48, 38,001.25 and 14,962.14 is: 20,647.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,537.48 : 38,001.25 = 14,962.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,537.48/38,001.25 = 14,962.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,537.48x = 38,001.25 × 14,962.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,537.48x = 568,580,022.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,580,022.68/27,537.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,647.50

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