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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,611.75, 38,104.62 and 15,036.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,611.75, 38,104.62 and 15,036.50 is: 20,750.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,611.75 : 38,104.62 = 15,036.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,611.75/38,104.62 = 15,036.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,611.75x = 38,104.62 × 15,036.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,611.75x = 572,960,118.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,960,118.63/27,611.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,750.59

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