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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,675.06, 38,191.47 and 15,099.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,675.06, 38,191.47 and 15,099.78 is: 20,837.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,675.06 : 38,191.47 = 15,099.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,675.06/38,191.47 = 15,099.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,675.06x = 38,191.47 × 15,099.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,675.06x = 576,682,794.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,682,794.88/27,675.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,837.63

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