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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,606.39, 38,096.64 and 15,031.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,606.39, 38,096.64 and 15,031.14 is: 20,742.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,606.39 : 38,096.64 = 15,031.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,606.39/38,096.64 = 15,031.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,606.39x = 38,096.64 × 15,031.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,606.39x = 572,635,929.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,635,929.37/27,606.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,742.88

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