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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,550.83, 38,020.08 and 14,975.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,550.83, 38,020.08 and 14,975.58 is: 20,666.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,550.83 : 38,020.08 = 14,975.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,550.83/38,020.08 = 14,975.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,550.83x = 38,020.08 × 14,975.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,550.83x = 569,372,948.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,372,948.38/27,550.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,666.27

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