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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,590.40, 38,074.56 and 15,015.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,590.40, 38,074.56 and 15,015.12 is: 20,720.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,590.40 : 38,074.56 = 15,015.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,590.40/38,074.56 = 15,015.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,590.40x = 38,074.56 × 15,015.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,590.40x = 571,694,087.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,694,087.35/27,590.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,720.76

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