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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,622.13, 38,118.34 and 15,046.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,622.13, 38,118.34 and 15,046.88 is: 20,764.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,622.13 : 38,118.34 = 15,046.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,622.13/38,118.34 = 15,046.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,622.13x = 38,118.34 × 15,046.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,622.13x = 573,562,087.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,562,087.78/27,622.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,764.59

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