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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,582.07, 38,063.42 and 15,006.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,582.07, 38,063.42 and 15,006.91 is: 20,709.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,582.07 : 38,063.42 = 15,006.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,582.07/38,063.42 = 15,006.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,582.07x = 38,063.42 × 15,006.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,582.07x = 571,214,318.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,214,318.23/27,582.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,709.62

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