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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,632.52, 38,133.16 and 15,057.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,632.52, 38,133.16 and 15,057.26 is: 20,779.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,632.52 : 38,133.16 = 15,057.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,632.52/38,133.16 = 15,057.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,632.52x = 38,133.16 × 15,057.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,632.52x = 574,180,904.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,180,904.74/27,632.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,779.17

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