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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,611.44, 38,104.23 and 15,036.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,611.44, 38,104.23 and 15,036.19 is: 20,750.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,611.44 : 38,104.23 = 15,036.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,611.44/38,104.23 = 15,036.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,611.44x = 38,104.23 × 15,036.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,611.44x = 572,942,442.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,942,442.08/27,611.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,750.18

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