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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,652.20, 38,159.94 and 15,076.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,652.20, 38,159.94 and 15,076.95 is: 20,806.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,652.20 : 38,159.94 = 15,076.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,652.20/38,159.94 = 15,076.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,652.20x = 38,159.94 × 15,076.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,652.20x = 575,335,507.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,335,507.38/27,652.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,806.14

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