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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,558.96, 38,031 and 14,983.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,558.96, 38,031 and 14,983.92 is: 20,677.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,558.96 : 38,031 = 14,983.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,558.96/38,031 = 14,983.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,558.96x = 38,031 × 14,983.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,558.96x = 569,853,461.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,853,461.52/27,558.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,677.61

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