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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,566.20, 38,041.98 and 14,990.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,566.20, 38,041.98 and 14,990.92 is: 20,687.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,566.20 : 38,041.98 = 14,990.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,566.20/38,041.98 = 14,990.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,566.20x = 38,041.98 × 14,990.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,566.20x = 570,284,278.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,284,278.82/27,566.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,687.81

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