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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,618.50, 38,113.68 and 15,043.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,618.50, 38,113.68 and 15,043.28 is: 20,759.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,618.50 : 38,113.68 = 15,043.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,618.50/38,113.68 = 15,043.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,618.50x = 38,113.68 × 15,043.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,618.50x = 573,354,760.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,354,760.07/27,618.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,759.81

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