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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,632.25, 38,133.32 and 15,057.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,632.25, 38,133.32 and 15,057.81 is: 20,780.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,632.25 : 38,133.32 = 15,057.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,632.25/38,133.32 = 15,057.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,632.25x = 38,133.32 × 15,057.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,632.25x = 574,204,211.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,204,211.94/27,632.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,780.22

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