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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,586.50, 38,069.46 and 15,011.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,586.50, 38,069.46 and 15,011.26 is: 20,715.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,586.50 : 38,069.46 = 15,011.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,586.50/38,069.46 = 15,011.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,586.50x = 38,069.46 × 15,011.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,586.50x = 571,470,562.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,470,562.12/27,586.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,715.59

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