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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,545.28, 38,010.88 and 14,969.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,545.28, 38,010.88 and 14,969.92 is: 20,657.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,545.28 : 38,010.88 = 14,969.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,545.28/38,010.88 = 14,969.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,545.28x = 38,010.88 × 14,969.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,545.28x = 569,019,832.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,019,832.73/27,545.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,657.62

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