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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,604.12, 38,093.86 and 15,029

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,604.12, 38,093.86 and 15,029 is: 20,740.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,604.12 : 38,093.86 = 15,029 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,604.12/38,093.86 = 15,029/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,604.12x = 38,093.86 × 15,029
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,604.12x = 572,512,621.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,512,621.94/27,604.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,740.11

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