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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,654.08, 38,162.88 and 15,078.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,654.08, 38,162.88 and 15,078.88 is: 20,808.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,654.08 : 38,162.88 = 15,078.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,654.08/38,162.88 = 15,078.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,654.08x = 38,162.88 × 15,078.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,654.08x = 575,453,487.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,453,487.97/27,654.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,808.99

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