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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,549.92, 38,018.87 and 14,974.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,549.92, 38,018.87 and 14,974.67 is: 20,665.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,549.92 : 38,018.87 = 14,974.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,549.92/38,018.87 = 14,974.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,549.92x = 38,018.87 × 14,974.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,549.92x = 569,320,032.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,320,032.02/27,549.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,665.03

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