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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,618.47, 38,114.30 and 15,044.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,618.47, 38,114.30 and 15,044.03 is: 20,761.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,618.47 : 38,114.30 = 15,044.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,618.47/38,114.30 = 15,044.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,618.47x = 38,114.30 × 15,044.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,618.47x = 573,392,577.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,392,577.97/27,618.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,761.20

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