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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,558.19, 38,030.11 and 14,982.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,558.19, 38,030.11 and 14,982.94 is: 20,676.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,558.19 : 38,030.11 = 14,982.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,558.19/38,030.11 = 14,982.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,558.19x = 38,030.11 × 14,982.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,558.19x = 569,802,856.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,802,856.32/27,558.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,676.35

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