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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,637.26, 38,139.42 and 15,062

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,637.26, 38,139.42 and 15,062 is: 20,785.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,637.26 : 38,139.42 = 15,062 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,637.26/38,139.42 = 15,062/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,637.26x = 38,139.42 × 15,062
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,637.26x = 574,455,944.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,455,944.04/27,637.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,785.56

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