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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,605.68, 38,095.84 and 15,030.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,605.68, 38,095.84 and 15,030.43 is: 20,741.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,605.68 : 38,095.84 = 15,030.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,605.68/38,095.84 = 15,030.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,605.68x = 38,095.84 × 15,030.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,605.68x = 572,596,856.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,596,856.41/27,605.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,741.99

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