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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,651.34, 38,158.82 and 15,076.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,651.34, 38,158.82 and 15,076.10 is: 20,805.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,651.34 : 38,158.82 = 15,076.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,651.34/38,158.82 = 15,076.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,651.34x = 38,158.82 × 15,076.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,651.34x = 575,286,186.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,286,186.20/27,651.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,805.00

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