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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,605.53, 38,095.36 and 15,030.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,605.53, 38,095.36 and 15,030.28 is: 20,741.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,605.53 : 38,095.36 = 15,030.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,605.53/38,095.36 = 15,030.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,605.53x = 38,095.36 × 15,030.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,605.53x = 572,583,927.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,583,927.50/27,605.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,741.64

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