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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,632.53, 38,132.94 and 15,057.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,632.53, 38,132.94 and 15,057.28 is: 20,779.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,632.53 : 38,132.94 = 15,057.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,632.53/38,132.94 = 15,057.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,632.53x = 38,132.94 × 15,057.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,632.53x = 574,178,354.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,178,354.80/27,632.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,779.07

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