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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,635.50, 38,137.26 and 15,060.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,635.50, 38,137.26 and 15,060.52 is: 20,783.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,635.50 : 38,137.26 = 15,060.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,635.50/38,137.26 = 15,060.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,635.50x = 38,137.26 × 15,060.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,635.50x = 574,366,966.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,366,966.98/27,635.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,783.66

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