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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,615.52, 38,109.50 and 15,040.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,615.52, 38,109.50 and 15,040.36 is: 20,755.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,615.52 : 38,109.50 = 15,040.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,615.52/38,109.50 = 15,040.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,615.52x = 38,109.50 × 15,040.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,615.52x = 573,180,599.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,180,599.42/27,615.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,755.74

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