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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,558.16, 38,030.08 and 14,982.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,558.16, 38,030.08 and 14,982.92 is: 20,676.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,558.16 : 38,030.08 = 14,982.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,558.16/38,030.08 = 14,982.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,558.16x = 38,030.08 × 14,982.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,558.16x = 569,801,646.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,801,646.23/27,558.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,676.33

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