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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,550.14, 38,019.01 and 14,974.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,550.14, 38,019.01 and 14,974.89 is: 20,665.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,550.14 : 38,019.01 = 14,974.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,550.14/38,019.01 = 14,974.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,550.14x = 38,019.01 × 14,974.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,550.14x = 569,330,492.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,330,492.66/27,550.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,665.25

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