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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,603, 38,092.95 and 15,028.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,603, 38,092.95 and 15,028.56 is: 20,739.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,603 : 38,092.95 = 15,028.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,603/38,092.95 = 15,028.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,603x = 38,092.95 × 15,028.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,603x = 572,482,184.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,482,184.65/27,603
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,739.85

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