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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,595.08, 38,081.40 and 15,019.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,595.08, 38,081.40 and 15,019.96 is: 20,727.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,595.08 : 38,081.40 = 15,019.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,595.08/38,081.40 = 15,019.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,595.08x = 38,081.40 × 15,019.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,595.08x = 571,981,104.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,981,104.74/27,595.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,727.65

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