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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,595.05, 38,081.18 and 15,019.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,595.05, 38,081.18 and 15,019.80 is: 20,727.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,595.05 : 38,081.18 = 15,019.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,595.05/38,081.18 = 15,019.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,595.05x = 38,081.18 × 15,019.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,595.05x = 571,971,817.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,971,817.81/27,595.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,727.33

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