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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,651.27, 38,158.36 and 15,076.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,651.27, 38,158.36 and 15,076.02 is: 20,804.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,651.27 : 38,158.36 = 15,076.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,651.27/38,158.36 = 15,076.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,651.27x = 38,158.36 × 15,076.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,651.27x = 575,276,198.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,276,198.53/27,651.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,804.69

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