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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,614.70, 38,108.72 and 15,039.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,614.70, 38,108.72 and 15,039.44 is: 20,754.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,614.70 : 38,108.72 = 15,039.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,614.70/38,108.72 = 15,039.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,614.70x = 38,108.72 × 15,039.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,614.70x = 573,133,807.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,133,807.92/27,614.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,754.66

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