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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,638.81, 38,141.59 and 15,063.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,638.81, 38,141.59 and 15,063.56 is: 20,787.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,638.81 : 38,141.59 = 15,063.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,638.81/38,141.59 = 15,063.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,638.81x = 38,141.59 × 15,063.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,638.81x = 574,548,129.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,548,129.46/27,638.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,787.73

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