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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,585.54, 38,066.94 and 15,010.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,585.54, 38,066.94 and 15,010.02 is: 20,713.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,585.54 : 38,066.94 = 15,010.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,585.54/38,066.94 = 15,010.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,585.54x = 38,066.94 × 15,010.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,585.54x = 571,385,530.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,385,530.74/27,585.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,713.23

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