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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,650.27, 38,156.99 and 15,075.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,650.27, 38,156.99 and 15,075.02 is: 20,803.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,650.27 : 38,156.99 = 15,075.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,650.27/38,156.99 = 15,075.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,650.27x = 38,156.99 × 15,075.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,650.27x = 575,217,121.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,217,121.23/27,650.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,803.31

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