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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,604.49, 38,094.18 and 15,029.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,604.49, 38,094.18 and 15,029.24 is: 20,740.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,604.49 : 38,094.18 = 15,029.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,604.49/38,094.18 = 15,029.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,604.49x = 38,094.18 × 15,029.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,604.49x = 572,526,573.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,526,573.82/27,604.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,740.34

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