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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,738.81, 38,279.52 and 14,991.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,738.81, 38,279.52 and 14,991.98 is: 20,688.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,738.81 : 38,279.52 = 14,991.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,738.81/38,279.52 = 14,991.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,738.81x = 38,279.52 × 14,991.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,738.81x = 573,885,606.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,885,606.85/27,738.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,688.91

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