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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,539.44, 38,004.73 and 14,964.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,539.44, 38,004.73 and 14,964.19 is: 20,650.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,539.44 : 38,004.73 = 14,964.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,539.44/38,004.73 = 14,964.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,539.44x = 38,004.73 × 14,964.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,539.44x = 568,709,868.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,709,868.20/27,539.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,650.74

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