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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,577.26, 38,056.50 and 15,002.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,577.26, 38,056.50 and 15,002.28 is: 20,703.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,577.26 : 38,056.50 = 15,002.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,577.26/38,056.50 = 15,002.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,577.26x = 38,056.50 × 15,002.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,577.26x = 570,934,268.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,934,268.82/27,577.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,703.08

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