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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,630.96, 38,131.08 and 15,055.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,630.96, 38,131.08 and 15,055.68 is: 20,777.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,630.96 : 38,131.08 = 15,055.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,630.96/38,131.08 = 15,055.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,630.96x = 38,131.08 × 15,055.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,630.96x = 574,089,338.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,089,338.53/27,630.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,777.03

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