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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,575.79, 38,054.97 and 15,000.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,575.79, 38,054.97 and 15,000.54 is: 20,700.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,575.79 : 38,054.97 = 15,000.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,575.79/38,054.97 = 15,000.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,575.79x = 38,054.97 × 15,000.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,575.79x = 570,845,099.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,845,099.68/27,575.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,700.95

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