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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,607.69, 38,099.06 and 15,032.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,607.69, 38,099.06 and 15,032.44 is: 20,745.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,607.69 : 38,099.06 = 15,032.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,607.69/38,099.06 = 15,032.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,607.69x = 38,099.06 × 15,032.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,607.69x = 572,721,833.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,721,833.51/27,607.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,745.01

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