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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,614.68, 38,108.46 and 15,039.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,614.68, 38,108.46 and 15,039.16 is: 20,754.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,614.68 : 38,108.46 = 15,039.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,614.68/38,108.46 = 15,039.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,614.68x = 38,108.46 × 15,039.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,614.68x = 573,119,227.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,119,227.29/27,614.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,754.15

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