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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,553.59, 38,024.33 and 14,978.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,553.59, 38,024.33 and 14,978.61 is: 20,670.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,553.59 : 38,024.33 = 14,978.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,553.59/38,024.33 = 14,978.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,553.59x = 38,024.33 × 14,978.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,553.59x = 569,551,647.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,551,647.03/27,553.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,670.69

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