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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,604.26, 38,093.76 and 15,028.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,604.26, 38,093.76 and 15,028.74 is: 20,739.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,604.26 : 38,093.76 = 15,028.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,604.26/38,093.76 = 15,028.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,604.26x = 38,093.76 × 15,028.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,604.26x = 572,501,214.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,501,214.66/27,604.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,739.60

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