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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,539.56, 38,004.82 and 14,964.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,539.56, 38,004.82 and 14,964.31 is: 20,650.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,539.56 : 38,004.82 = 14,964.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,539.56/38,004.82 = 14,964.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,539.56x = 38,004.82 × 14,964.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,539.56x = 568,715,775.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,715,775.55/27,539.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,650.87

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