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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,607.68, 38,098.80 and 15,032.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,607.68, 38,098.80 and 15,032.88 is: 20,745.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,607.68 : 38,098.80 = 15,032.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,607.68/38,098.80 = 15,032.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,607.68x = 38,098.80 × 15,032.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,607.68x = 572,734,688.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,734,688.54/27,607.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,745.48

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