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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,550.26, 38,019.24 and 14,975.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,550.26, 38,019.24 and 14,975.28 is: 20,665.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,550.26 : 38,019.24 = 14,975.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,550.26/38,019.24 = 14,975.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,550.26x = 38,019.24 × 14,975.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,550.26x = 569,348,764.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,348,764.39/27,550.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,665.82

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