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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,655.02, 38,163.97 and 15,079.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,655.02, 38,163.97 and 15,079.77 is: 20,810.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,655.02 : 38,163.97 = 15,079.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,655.02/38,163.97 = 15,079.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,655.02x = 38,163.97 × 15,079.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,655.02x = 575,503,889.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,503,889.89/27,655.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,810.11

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