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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,570.96, 38,049.48 and 14,995.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,570.96, 38,049.48 and 14,995.44 is: 20,694.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,570.96 : 38,049.48 = 14,995.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,570.96/38,049.48 = 14,995.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,570.96x = 38,049.48 × 14,995.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,570.96x = 570,568,694.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,568,694.37/27,570.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,694.55

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