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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,549.64, 38,018.32 and 14,974.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,549.64, 38,018.32 and 14,974.39 is: 20,664.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,549.64 : 38,018.32 = 14,974.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,549.64/38,018.32 = 14,974.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,549.64x = 38,018.32 × 14,974.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,549.64x = 569,301,150.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,301,150.82/27,549.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,664.56

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