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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,555.76, 38,026.74 and 14,980.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,555.76, 38,026.74 and 14,980.60 is: 20,673.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,555.76 : 38,026.74 = 14,980.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,555.76/38,026.74 = 14,980.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,555.76x = 38,026.74 × 14,980.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,555.76x = 569,663,381.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,663,381.24/27,555.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,673.11

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