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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,605.76, 38,095.92 and 15,030.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,605.76, 38,095.92 and 15,030.48 is: 20,742.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,605.76 : 38,095.92 = 15,030.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,605.76/38,095.92 = 15,030.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,605.76x = 38,095.92 × 15,030.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,605.76x = 572,599,963.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,599,963.64/27,605.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,742.05

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