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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,610.29, 38,102.27 and 15,035.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,610.29, 38,102.27 and 15,035.85 is: 20,749.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,610.29 : 38,102.27 = 15,035.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,610.29/38,102.27 = 15,035.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,610.29x = 38,102.27 × 15,035.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,610.29x = 572,899,941.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,899,941.20/27,610.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,749.51

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