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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,582.72, 38,063.94 and 15,007.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,582.72, 38,063.94 and 15,007.44 is: 20,710.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,582.72 : 38,063.94 = 15,007.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,582.72/38,063.94 = 15,007.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,582.72x = 38,063.94 × 15,007.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,582.72x = 571,242,295.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,242,295.71/27,582.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,710.15

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