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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,634.73, 38,135.91 and 15,059.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,634.73, 38,135.91 and 15,059.48 is: 20,782.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,634.73 : 38,135.91 = 15,059.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,634.73/38,135.91 = 15,059.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,634.73x = 38,135.91 × 15,059.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,634.73x = 574,306,973.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,306,973.93/27,634.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,782.07

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