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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,606.12, 38,097.26 and 15,031.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,606.12, 38,097.26 and 15,031.68 is: 20,744.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,606.12 : 38,097.26 = 15,031.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,606.12/38,097.26 = 15,031.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,606.12x = 38,097.26 × 15,031.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,606.12x = 572,665,821.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,665,821.20/27,606.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,744.16

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