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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,637.19, 38,139.28 and 15,061.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,637.19, 38,139.28 and 15,061.94 is: 20,785.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,637.19 : 38,139.28 = 15,061.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,637.19/38,139.28 = 15,061.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,637.19x = 38,139.28 × 15,061.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,637.19x = 574,451,547.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,451,547.00/27,637.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,785.45

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