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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,594.54, 38,079.45 and 15,019.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,594.54, 38,079.45 and 15,019.02 is: 20,725.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,594.54 : 38,079.45 = 15,019.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,594.54/38,079.45 = 15,019.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,594.54x = 38,079.45 × 15,019.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,594.54x = 571,916,021.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,916,021.14/27,594.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,725.70

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