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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,595.13, 38,081.30 and 15,019.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,595.13, 38,081.30 and 15,019.88 is: 20,727.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,595.13 : 38,081.30 = 15,019.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,595.13/38,081.30 = 15,019.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,595.13x = 38,081.30 × 15,019.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,595.13x = 571,976,290.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,976,290.74/27,595.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,727.44

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