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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,630.93, 38,131.11 and 15,055.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,630.93, 38,131.11 and 15,055.68 is: 20,777.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,630.93 : 38,131.11 = 15,055.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,630.93/38,131.11 = 15,055.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,630.93x = 38,131.11 × 15,055.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,630.93x = 574,089,790.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,089,790.20/27,630.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,777.07

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