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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,586.08, 38,068.80 and 15,010.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,586.08, 38,068.80 and 15,010.80 is: 20,714.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,586.08 : 38,068.80 = 15,010.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,586.08/38,068.80 = 15,010.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,586.08x = 38,068.80 × 15,010.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,586.08x = 571,443,143.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,443,143.04/27,586.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,714.91

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