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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,571.50, 38,048.94 and 14,996.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,571.50, 38,048.94 and 14,996.52 is: 20,695.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,571.50 : 38,048.94 = 14,996.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,571.50/38,048.94 = 14,996.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,571.50x = 38,048.94 × 14,996.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,571.50x = 570,601,689.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,601,689.69/27,571.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,695.34

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