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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,558.69, 38,030.80 and 14,983.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,558.69, 38,030.80 and 14,983.44 is: 20,677.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,558.69 : 38,030.80 = 14,983.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,558.69/38,030.80 = 14,983.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,558.69x = 38,030.80 × 14,983.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,558.69x = 569,832,209.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,832,209.95/27,558.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,677.04

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