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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,544.58, 38,010.45 and 14,969.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,544.58, 38,010.45 and 14,969.06 is: 20,656.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,544.58 : 38,010.45 = 14,969.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,544.58/38,010.45 = 14,969.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,544.58x = 38,010.45 × 14,969.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,544.58x = 568,980,706.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,980,706.68/27,544.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,656.72

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