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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,570.06, 38,046.42 and 14,994.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,570.06, 38,046.42 and 14,994.81 is: 20,692.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,570.06 : 38,046.42 = 14,994.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,570.06/38,046.42 = 14,994.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,570.06x = 38,046.42 × 14,994.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,570.06x = 570,498,839.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,498,839.08/27,570.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,692.69

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