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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,561.61, 38,033.67 and 14,986.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,561.61, 38,033.67 and 14,986.36 is: 20,680.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,561.61 : 38,033.67 = 14,986.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,561.61/38,033.67 = 14,986.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,561.61x = 38,033.67 × 14,986.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,561.61x = 569,986,270.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,986,270.74/27,561.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,680.44

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