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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,544.74, 38,011.85 and 14,969.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,544.74, 38,011.85 and 14,969.49 is: 20,657.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,544.74 : 38,011.85 = 14,969.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,544.74/38,011.85 = 14,969.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,544.74x = 38,011.85 × 14,969.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,544.74x = 569,017,933.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,017,933.61/27,544.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,657.95

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