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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,637.56, 38,139.86 and 15,062.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,637.56, 38,139.86 and 15,062.30 is: 20,785.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,637.56 : 38,139.86 = 15,062.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,637.56/38,139.86 = 15,062.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,637.56x = 38,139.86 × 15,062.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,637.56x = 574,474,013.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,474,013.28/27,637.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,785.99

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