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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,590.96, 38,073.66 and 15,015.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,590.96, 38,073.66 and 15,015.44 is: 20,720.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,590.96 : 38,073.66 = 15,015.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,590.96/38,073.66 = 15,015.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,590.96x = 38,073.66 × 15,015.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,590.96x = 571,692,796.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,692,796.19/27,590.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,720.29

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