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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,558.62, 38,029.57 and 14,983.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,558.62, 38,029.57 and 14,983.36 is: 20,676.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,558.62 : 38,029.57 = 14,983.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,558.62/38,029.57 = 14,983.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,558.62x = 38,029.57 × 14,983.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,558.62x = 569,810,737.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,810,737.96/27,558.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,676.32

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