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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,549.29, 38,018.31 and 14,974.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,549.29, 38,018.31 and 14,974.04 is: 20,664.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,549.29 : 38,018.31 = 14,974.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,549.29/38,018.31 = 14,974.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,549.29x = 38,018.31 × 14,974.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,549.29x = 569,287,504.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,287,504.58/27,549.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,664.33

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