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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,614.08, 38,107.50 and 15,038.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,614.08, 38,107.50 and 15,038.92 is: 20,753.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,614.08 : 38,107.50 = 15,038.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,614.08/38,107.50 = 15,038.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,614.08x = 38,107.50 × 15,038.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,614.08x = 573,095,643.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,095,643.90/27,614.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,753.75

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