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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,585.25, 38,068.26 and 15,010

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,585.25, 38,068.26 and 15,010 is: 20,714.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,585.25 : 38,068.26 = 15,010 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,585.25/38,068.26 = 15,010/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,585.25x = 38,068.26 × 15,010
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,585.25x = 571,404,582.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,404,582.60/27,585.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,714.13

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