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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,631.96, 38,132.46 and 15,056.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,631.96, 38,132.46 and 15,056.68 is: 20,778.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,631.96 : 38,132.46 = 15,056.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,631.96/38,132.46 = 15,056.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,631.96x = 38,132.46 × 15,056.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,631.96x = 574,148,247.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,148,247.83/27,631.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,778.41

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