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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,539.69, 38,005.07 and 14,964.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,539.69, 38,005.07 and 14,964.44 is: 20,651.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,539.69 : 38,005.07 = 14,964.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,539.69/38,005.07 = 14,964.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,539.69x = 38,005.07 × 14,964.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,539.69x = 568,724,589.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,724,589.71/27,539.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,651.09

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