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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,566.44, 38,041.60 and 14,991.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,566.44, 38,041.60 and 14,991.19 is: 20,687.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,566.44 : 38,041.60 = 14,991.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,566.44/38,041.60 = 14,991.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,566.44x = 38,041.60 × 14,991.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,566.44x = 570,288,853.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,288,853.50/27,566.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,687.79

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