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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,607.68, 38,099.28 and 15,033.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,607.68, 38,099.28 and 15,033.12 is: 20,746.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,607.68 : 38,099.28 = 15,033.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,607.68/38,099.28 = 15,033.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,607.68x = 38,099.28 × 15,033.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,607.68x = 572,751,048.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,751,048.15/27,607.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,746.08

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