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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,641.51, 38,145.84 and 15,066.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,641.51, 38,145.84 and 15,066.26 is: 20,791.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,641.51 : 38,145.84 = 15,066.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,641.51/38,145.84 = 15,066.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,641.51x = 38,145.84 × 15,066.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,641.51x = 574,715,143.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,715,143.36/27,641.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,791.74

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