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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,577.08, 38,056.77 and 15,001.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,577.08, 38,056.77 and 15,001.83 is: 20,702.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,577.08 : 38,056.77 = 15,001.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,577.08/38,056.77 = 15,001.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,577.08x = 38,056.77 × 15,001.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,577.08x = 570,921,193.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,921,193.89/27,577.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,702.74

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