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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,608.31, 38,099.46 and 15,033.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,608.31, 38,099.46 and 15,033.06 is: 20,745.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,608.31 : 38,099.46 = 15,033.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,608.31/38,099.46 = 15,033.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,608.31x = 38,099.46 × 15,033.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,608.31x = 572,751,468.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,751,468.15/27,608.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,745.62

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