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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,627.06, 38,125.41 and 15,051.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,627.06, 38,125.41 and 15,051.90 is: 20,771.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,627.06 : 38,125.41 = 15,051.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,627.06/38,125.41 = 15,051.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,627.06x = 38,125.41 × 15,051.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,627.06x = 573,859,858.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,859,858.78/27,627.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,771.66

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