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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,554.96, 38,026.22 and 14,979.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,554.96, 38,026.22 and 14,979.98 is: 20,672.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,554.96 : 38,026.22 = 14,979.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,554.96/38,026.22 = 14,979.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,554.96x = 38,026.22 × 14,979.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,554.96x = 569,632,015.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,632,015.08/27,554.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,672.58

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