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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,614.19, 38,108.04 and 15,038.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,614.19, 38,108.04 and 15,038.94 is: 20,753.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,614.19 : 38,108.04 = 15,038.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,614.19/38,108.04 = 15,038.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,614.19x = 38,108.04 × 15,038.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,614.19x = 573,104,527.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,104,527.08/27,614.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,753.99

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