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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,632.76, 38,133.09 and 15,057.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,632.76, 38,133.09 and 15,057.51 is: 20,779.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,632.76 : 38,133.09 = 15,057.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,632.76/38,133.09 = 15,057.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,632.76x = 38,133.09 × 15,057.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,632.76x = 574,189,384.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,189,384.01/27,632.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,779.30

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