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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,605.31, 38,095.32 and 15,030.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,605.31, 38,095.32 and 15,030.06 is: 20,741.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,605.31 : 38,095.32 = 15,030.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,605.31/38,095.32 = 15,030.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,605.31x = 38,095.32 × 15,030.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,605.31x = 572,574,945.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,574,945.32/27,605.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,741.48

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