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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,634.52, 38,135.92 and 15,059.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,634.52, 38,135.92 and 15,059.26 is: 20,781.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,634.52 : 38,135.92 = 15,059.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,634.52/38,135.92 = 15,059.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,634.52x = 38,135.92 × 15,059.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,634.52x = 574,298,734.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,298,734.62/27,634.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,781.93

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