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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,621.54, 38,117.79 and 15,046.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,621.54, 38,117.79 and 15,046.02 is: 20,763.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,621.54 : 38,117.79 = 15,046.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,621.54/38,117.79 = 15,046.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,621.54x = 38,117.79 × 15,046.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,621.54x = 573,521,030.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,521,030.70/27,621.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,763.54

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