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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,606.69, 38,097.68 and 15,031.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,606.69, 38,097.68 and 15,031.44 is: 20,743.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,606.69 : 38,097.68 = 15,031.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,606.69/38,097.68 = 15,031.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,606.69x = 38,097.68 × 15,031.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,606.69x = 572,662,915.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,662,915.90/27,606.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,743.63

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