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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,544.79, 38,011.68 and 14,969.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,544.79, 38,011.68 and 14,969.54 is: 20,657.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,544.79 : 38,011.68 = 14,969.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,544.79/38,011.68 = 14,969.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,544.79x = 38,011.68 × 14,969.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,544.79x = 569,017,459.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,017,459.26/27,544.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,657.90

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