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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,550.82, 38,020.13 and 14,975.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,550.82, 38,020.13 and 14,975.57 is: 20,666.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,550.82 : 38,020.13 = 14,975.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,550.82/38,020.13 = 14,975.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,550.82x = 38,020.13 × 14,975.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,550.82x = 569,373,118.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,373,118.22/27,550.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,666.29

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