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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,644.70, 38,149.68 and 15,069.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,644.70, 38,149.68 and 15,069.45 is: 20,795.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,644.70 : 38,149.68 = 15,069.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,644.70/38,149.68 = 15,069.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,644.70x = 38,149.68 × 15,069.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,644.70x = 574,894,680.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,894,680.26/27,644.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,795.84

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