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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,577.75, 38,057.39 and 15,002.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,577.75, 38,057.39 and 15,002.50 is: 20,703.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,577.75 : 38,057.39 = 15,002.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,577.75/38,057.39 = 15,002.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,577.75x = 38,057.39 × 15,002.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,577.75x = 570,955,993.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,955,993.48/27,577.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,703.50

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