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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,635.49, 38,137.14 and 15,060.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,635.49, 38,137.14 and 15,060.24 is: 20,783.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,635.49 : 38,137.14 = 15,060.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,635.49/38,137.14 = 15,060.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,635.49x = 38,137.14 × 15,060.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,635.49x = 574,354,481.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,354,481.31/27,635.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,783.22

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