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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,651.90, 38,159.46 and 15,076.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,651.90, 38,159.46 and 15,076.38 is: 20,805.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,651.90 : 38,159.46 = 15,076.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,651.90/38,159.46 = 15,076.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,651.90x = 38,159.46 × 15,076.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,651.90x = 575,306,519.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,306,519.55/27,651.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,805.32

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