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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,577.76, 38,057.60 and 15,002.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,577.76, 38,057.60 and 15,002.52 is: 20,703.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,577.76 : 38,057.60 = 15,002.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,577.76/38,057.60 = 15,002.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,577.76x = 38,057.60 × 15,002.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,577.76x = 570,959,905.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,959,905.15/27,577.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,703.64

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