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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,680.36, 38,198.58 and 15,105.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,680.36, 38,198.58 and 15,105.32 is: 20,845.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,680.36 : 38,198.58 = 15,105.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,680.36/38,198.58 = 15,105.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,680.36x = 38,198.58 × 15,105.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,680.36x = 577,001,774.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,001,774.45/27,680.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,845.17

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