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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,606.13, 38,097.27 and 15,031.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,606.13, 38,097.27 and 15,031.69 is: 20,744.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,606.13 : 38,097.27 = 15,031.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,606.13/38,097.27 = 15,031.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,606.13x = 38,097.27 × 15,031.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,606.13x = 572,666,162.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,666,162.00/27,606.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,744.17

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