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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,631.09, 38,130.91 and 15,055.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,631.09, 38,130.91 and 15,055.84 is: 20,777.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,631.09 : 38,130.91 = 15,055.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,631.09/38,130.91 = 15,055.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,631.09x = 38,130.91 × 15,055.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,631.09x = 574,092,880.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,092,880.01/27,631.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,777.06

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