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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,604.89, 38,094.75 and 15,029.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,604.89, 38,094.75 and 15,029.64 is: 20,740.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,604.89 : 38,094.75 = 15,029.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,604.89/38,094.75 = 15,029.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,604.89x = 38,094.75 × 15,029.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,604.89x = 572,550,378.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,550,378.39/27,604.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,740.90

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