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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,577.83, 38,057.26 and 15,002.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,577.83, 38,057.26 and 15,002.58 is: 20,703.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,577.83 : 38,057.26 = 15,002.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,577.83/38,057.26 = 15,002.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,577.83x = 38,057.26 × 15,002.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,577.83x = 570,957,087.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,957,087.73/27,577.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,703.48

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