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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,635, 38,136.30 and 15,059.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,635, 38,136.30 and 15,059.75 is: 20,782.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,635 : 38,136.30 = 15,059.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,635/38,136.30 = 15,059.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,635x = 38,136.30 × 15,059.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,635x = 574,323,143.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,323,143.93/27,635
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,782.46

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