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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,577.64, 38,056.96 and 15,002.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,577.64, 38,056.96 and 15,002.40 is: 20,703.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,577.64 : 38,056.96 = 15,002.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,577.64/38,056.96 = 15,002.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,577.64x = 38,056.96 × 15,002.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,577.64x = 570,945,736.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,945,736.70/27,577.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,703.21

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