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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,638.28, 38,140.89 and 15,063.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,638.28, 38,140.89 and 15,063.03 is: 20,787.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,638.28 : 38,140.89 = 15,063.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,638.28/38,140.89 = 15,063.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,638.28x = 38,140.89 × 15,063.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,638.28x = 574,517,370.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,517,370.30/27,638.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,787.02

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