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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,604.31, 38,093.95 and 15,029.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,604.31, 38,093.95 and 15,029.06 is: 20,740.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,604.31 : 38,093.95 = 15,029.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,604.31/38,093.95 = 15,029.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,604.31x = 38,093.95 × 15,029.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,604.31x = 572,516,260.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,516,260.19/27,604.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,740.10

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