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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,582.16, 38,062.28 and 15,006.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,582.16, 38,062.28 and 15,006.48 is: 20,708.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,582.16 : 38,062.28 = 15,006.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,582.16/38,062.28 = 15,006.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,582.16x = 38,062.28 × 15,006.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,582.16x = 571,180,843.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,180,843.57/27,582.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,708.34

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