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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,629.82, 38,129.14 and 15,054.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,629.82, 38,129.14 and 15,054.56 is: 20,775.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,629.82 : 38,129.14 = 15,054.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,629.82/38,129.14 = 15,054.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,629.82x = 38,129.14 × 15,054.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,629.82x = 574,017,425.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,017,425.88/27,629.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,775.29

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