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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,651.81, 38,159.01 and 15,076.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,651.81, 38,159.01 and 15,076.56 is: 20,805.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,651.81 : 38,159.01 = 15,076.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,651.81/38,159.01 = 15,076.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,651.81x = 38,159.01 × 15,076.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,651.81x = 575,306,603.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,306,603.81/27,651.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,805.39

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