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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,630.91, 38,130.51 and 15,055.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,630.91, 38,130.51 and 15,055.66 is: 20,776.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,630.91 : 38,130.51 = 15,055.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,630.91/38,130.51 = 15,055.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,630.91x = 38,130.51 × 15,055.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,630.91x = 574,079,994.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,079,994.19/27,630.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,776.73

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