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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,575.70, 38,054.26 and 15,000.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,575.70, 38,054.26 and 15,000.44 is: 20,700.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,575.70 : 38,054.26 = 15,000.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,575.70/38,054.26 = 15,000.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,575.70x = 38,054.26 × 15,000.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,575.70x = 570,830,643.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,830,643.87/27,575.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,700.50

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