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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,539.63, 38,004.99 and 14,964.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,539.63, 38,004.99 and 14,964.38 is: 20,651.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,539.63 : 38,004.99 = 14,964.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,539.63/38,004.99 = 14,964.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,539.63x = 38,004.99 × 14,964.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,539.63x = 568,721,112.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,721,112.26/27,539.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,651.01

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