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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,630.23, 38,129.71 and 15,054.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,630.23, 38,129.71 and 15,054.98 is: 20,775.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,630.23 : 38,129.71 = 15,054.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,630.23/38,129.71 = 15,054.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,630.23x = 38,129.71 × 15,054.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,630.23x = 574,042,021.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,042,021.46/27,630.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,775.87

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