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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,603.13, 38,092.32 and 15,027.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,603.13, 38,092.32 and 15,027.88 is: 20,738.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,603.13 : 38,092.32 = 15,027.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,603.13/38,092.32 = 15,027.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,603.13x = 38,092.32 × 15,027.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,603.13x = 572,446,813.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,446,813.88/27,603.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,738.47

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