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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,550.08, 38,019.51 and 14,974.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,550.08, 38,019.51 and 14,974.83 is: 20,665.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,550.08 : 38,019.51 = 14,974.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,550.08/38,019.51 = 14,974.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,550.08x = 38,019.51 × 14,974.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,550.08x = 569,335,698.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,335,698.93/27,550.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,665.48

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