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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,557.66, 38,029.86 and 14,982.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,557.66, 38,029.86 and 14,982.41 is: 20,675.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,557.66 : 38,029.86 = 14,982.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,557.66/38,029.86 = 14,982.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,557.66x = 38,029.86 × 14,982.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,557.66x = 569,779,049.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,779,049.84/27,557.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,675.88

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