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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,539.99, 38,005.43 and 14,964.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,539.99, 38,005.43 and 14,964.74 is: 20,651.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,539.99 : 38,005.43 = 14,964.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,539.99/38,005.43 = 14,964.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,539.99x = 38,005.43 × 14,964.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,539.99x = 568,741,473.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,741,473.55/27,539.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,651.48

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