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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,610.04, 38,101.82 and 15,034.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,610.04, 38,101.82 and 15,034.88 is: 20,748.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,610.04 : 38,101.82 = 15,034.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,610.04/38,101.82 = 15,034.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,610.04x = 38,101.82 × 15,034.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,610.04x = 572,856,291.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,856,291.48/27,610.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,748.12

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