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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,578.08, 38,056.64 and 15,002.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,578.08, 38,056.64 and 15,002.88 is: 20,703.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,578.08 : 38,056.64 = 15,002.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,578.08/38,056.64 = 15,002.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,578.08x = 38,056.64 × 15,002.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,578.08x = 570,959,203.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,959,203.12/27,578.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,703.37

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