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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,558.41, 38,030.36 and 14,983.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,558.41, 38,030.36 and 14,983.16 is: 20,676.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,558.41 : 38,030.36 = 14,983.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,558.41/38,030.36 = 14,983.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,558.41x = 38,030.36 × 14,983.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,558.41x = 569,814,703.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,814,703.67/27,558.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,676.62

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