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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,585.42, 38,067.51 and 15,010.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,585.42, 38,067.51 and 15,010.14 is: 20,713.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,585.42 : 38,067.51 = 15,010.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,585.42/38,067.51 = 15,010.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,585.42x = 38,067.51 × 15,010.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,585.42x = 571,398,654.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,398,654.55/27,585.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,713.79

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