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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,608.28, 38,098.67 and 15,033.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,608.28, 38,098.67 and 15,033.03 is: 20,745.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,608.28 : 38,098.67 = 15,033.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,608.28/38,098.67 = 15,033.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,608.28x = 38,098.67 × 15,033.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,608.28x = 572,738,373.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,738,373.90/27,608.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,745.17

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