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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,619.36, 38,114.76 and 15,044.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,619.36, 38,114.76 and 15,044.16 is: 20,760.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,619.36 : 38,114.76 = 15,044.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,619.36/38,114.76 = 15,044.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,619.36x = 38,114.76 × 15,044.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,619.36x = 573,404,547.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,404,547.80/27,619.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,760.96

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