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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,645.82, 38,151.76 and 15,070.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,645.82, 38,151.76 and 15,070.58 is: 20,797.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,645.82 : 38,151.76 = 15,070.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,645.82/38,151.76 = 15,070.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,645.82x = 38,151.76 × 15,070.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,645.82x = 574,969,151.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,969,151.22/27,645.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,797.69

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