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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,620.68, 38,117.70 and 15,046.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,620.68, 38,117.70 and 15,046.12 is: 20,764.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,620.68 : 38,117.70 = 15,046.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,620.68/38,117.70 = 15,046.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,620.68x = 38,117.70 × 15,046.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,620.68x = 573,523,488.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,523,488.32/27,620.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,764.28

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