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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,550.44, 38,019.66 and 14,975.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,550.44, 38,019.66 and 14,975.16 is: 20,665.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,550.44 : 38,019.66 = 14,975.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,550.44/38,019.66 = 14,975.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,550.44x = 38,019.66 × 14,975.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,550.44x = 569,350,491.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,350,491.65/27,550.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,665.75

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