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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,562.50, 38,036.25 and 14,987.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,562.50, 38,036.25 and 14,987.25 is: 20,682.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,562.50 : 38,036.25 = 14,987.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,562.50/38,036.25 = 14,987.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,562.50x = 38,036.25 × 14,987.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,562.50x = 570,058,787.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,058,787.81/27,562.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,682.41

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