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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,602.64, 38,091.87 and 15,027.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,602.64, 38,091.87 and 15,027.39 is: 20,737.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,602.64 : 38,091.87 = 15,027.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,602.64/38,091.87 = 15,027.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,602.64x = 38,091.87 × 15,027.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,602.64x = 572,421,386.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,421,386.32/27,602.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,737.92

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