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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,601.70, 38,090.49 and 15,026.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,601.70, 38,090.49 and 15,026.54 is: 20,736.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,601.70 : 38,090.49 = 15,026.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,601.70/38,090.49 = 15,026.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,601.70x = 38,090.49 × 15,026.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,601.70x = 572,368,271.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,368,271.60/27,601.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,736.70

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