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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,608.26, 38,099.28 and 15,032.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,608.26, 38,099.28 and 15,032.74 is: 20,745.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,608.26 : 38,099.28 = 15,032.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,608.26/38,099.28 = 15,032.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,608.26x = 38,099.28 × 15,032.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,608.26x = 572,736,570.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,736,570.43/27,608.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,745.12

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