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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,539.28, 38,004.18 and 14,964

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,539.28, 38,004.18 and 14,964 is: 20,650.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,539.28 : 38,004.18 = 14,964 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,539.28/38,004.18 = 14,964/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,539.28x = 38,004.18 × 14,964
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,539.28x = 568,694,549.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,694,549.52/27,539.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,650.31

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