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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,607.12, 38,098.32 and 15,032.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,607.12, 38,098.32 and 15,032.08 is: 20,744.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,607.12 : 38,098.32 = 15,032.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,607.12/38,098.32 = 15,032.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,607.12x = 38,098.32 × 15,032.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,607.12x = 572,696,994.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,696,994.11/27,607.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,744.54

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