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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,651.62, 38,159.19 and 15,076.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,651.62, 38,159.19 and 15,076.37 is: 20,805.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,651.62 : 38,159.19 = 15,076.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,651.62/38,159.19 = 15,076.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,651.62x = 38,159.19 × 15,076.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,651.62x = 575,302,162.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,302,162.74/27,651.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,805.37

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