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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,656.07, 38,165.31 and 15,080.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,656.07, 38,165.31 and 15,080.82 is: 20,811.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,656.07 : 38,165.31 = 15,080.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,656.07/38,165.31 = 15,080.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,656.07x = 38,165.31 × 15,080.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,656.07x = 575,564,228.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,564,228.07/27,656.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,811.50

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