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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,629.91, 38,129.13 and 15,054.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,629.91, 38,129.13 and 15,054.66 is: 20,775.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,629.91 : 38,129.13 = 15,054.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,629.91/38,129.13 = 15,054.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,629.91x = 38,129.13 × 15,054.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,629.91x = 574,021,088.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,021,088.25/27,629.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,775.35

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