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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,635.26, 38,136.66 and 15,060

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,635.26, 38,136.66 and 15,060 is: 20,782.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,635.26 : 38,136.66 = 15,060 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,635.26/38,136.66 = 15,060/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,635.26x = 38,136.66 × 15,060
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,635.26x = 574,338,099.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,338,099.60/27,635.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,782.80

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