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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,613.52, 38,106.66 and 15,038.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,613.52, 38,106.66 and 15,038.27 is: 20,752.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,613.52 : 38,106.66 = 15,038.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,613.52/38,106.66 = 15,038.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,613.52x = 38,106.66 × 15,038.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,613.52x = 573,058,337.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,058,337.14/27,613.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,752.82

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