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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,671.04, 38,186.32 and 15,095.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,671.04, 38,186.32 and 15,095.92 is: 20,832.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,671.04 : 38,186.32 = 15,095.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,671.04/38,186.32 = 15,095.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,671.04x = 38,186.32 × 15,095.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,671.04x = 576,457,631.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,457,631.81/27,671.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,832.52

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