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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,645.57, 38,150.80 and 15,070.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,645.57, 38,150.80 and 15,070.32 is: 20,796.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,645.57 : 38,150.80 = 15,070.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,645.57/38,150.80 = 15,070.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,645.57x = 38,150.80 × 15,070.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,645.57x = 574,944,726.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,944,726.58/27,645.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,796.99

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