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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,544.51, 38,011.44 and 14,969.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,544.51, 38,011.44 and 14,969.26 is: 20,657.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,544.51 : 38,011.44 = 14,969.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,544.51/38,011.44 = 14,969.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,544.51x = 38,011.44 × 14,969.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,544.51x = 569,003,128.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,003,128.33/27,544.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,657.59

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