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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,580.07, 38,060.66 and 15,004.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,580.07, 38,060.66 and 15,004.91 is: 20,706.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,580.07 : 38,060.66 = 15,004.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,580.07/38,060.66 = 15,004.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,580.07x = 38,060.66 × 15,004.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,580.07x = 571,096,682.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,096,682.69/27,580.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,706.86

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