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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,604.53, 38,093.99 and 15,029.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,604.53, 38,093.99 and 15,029.28 is: 20,740.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,604.53 : 38,093.99 = 15,029.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,604.53/38,093.99 = 15,029.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,604.53x = 38,093.99 × 15,029.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,604.53x = 572,525,166.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,525,166.88/27,604.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,740.26

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