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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,630.09, 38,129.53 and 15,054.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,630.09, 38,129.53 and 15,054.84 is: 20,775.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,630.09 : 38,129.53 = 15,054.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,630.09/38,129.53 = 15,054.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,630.09x = 38,129.53 × 15,054.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,630.09x = 574,033,973.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,033,973.43/27,630.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,775.68

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