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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,595.54, 38,080.83 and 15,020.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,595.54, 38,080.83 and 15,020.02 is: 20,727.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,595.54 : 38,080.83 = 15,020.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,595.54/38,080.83 = 15,020.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,595.54x = 38,080.83 × 15,020.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,595.54x = 571,974,828.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,974,828.22/27,595.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,727.08

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