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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,638.76, 38,141.67 and 15,063.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,638.76, 38,141.67 and 15,063.54 is: 20,787.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,638.76 : 38,141.67 = 15,063.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,638.76/38,141.67 = 15,063.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,638.76x = 38,141.67 × 15,063.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,638.76x = 574,548,571.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,548,571.71/27,638.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,787.78

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