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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,542.26, 38,006.76 and 14,966.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,542.26, 38,006.76 and 14,966.92 is: 20,653.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,542.26 : 38,006.76 = 14,966.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,542.26/38,006.76 = 14,966.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,542.26x = 38,006.76 × 14,966.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,542.26x = 568,844,136.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,844,136.38/27,542.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,653.50

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