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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,651.32, 38,158.80 and 15,076.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,651.32, 38,158.80 and 15,076.07 is: 20,804.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,651.32 : 38,158.80 = 15,076.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,651.32/38,158.80 = 15,076.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,651.32x = 38,158.80 × 15,076.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,651.32x = 575,284,739.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,284,739.92/27,651.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,804.96

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