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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,632.68, 38,133.84 and 15,058.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,632.68, 38,133.84 and 15,058.24 is: 20,780.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,632.68 : 38,133.84 = 15,058.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,632.68/38,133.84 = 15,058.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,632.68x = 38,133.84 × 15,058.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,632.68x = 574,228,514.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,228,514.84/27,632.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,780.78

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