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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,539.77, 38,005.10 and 14,964.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,539.77, 38,005.10 and 14,964.52 is: 20,651.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,539.77 : 38,005.10 = 14,964.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,539.77/38,005.10 = 14,964.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,539.77x = 38,005.10 × 14,964.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,539.77x = 568,727,978.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,727,978.25/27,539.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,651.16

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