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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,611.70, 38,104.58 and 15,036.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,611.70, 38,104.58 and 15,036.44 is: 20,750.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,611.70 : 38,104.58 = 15,036.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,611.70/38,104.58 = 15,036.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,611.70x = 38,104.58 × 15,036.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,611.70x = 572,957,230.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,957,230.90/27,611.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,750.52

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