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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,642.43, 38,145.51 and 15,066.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,642.43, 38,145.51 and 15,066.91 is: 20,791.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,642.43 : 38,145.51 = 15,066.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,642.43/38,145.51 = 15,066.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,642.43x = 38,145.51 × 15,066.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,642.43x = 574,734,966.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,734,966.07/27,642.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,791.77

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