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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,622.79, 38,119.52 and 15,047.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,622.79, 38,119.52 and 15,047.27 is: 20,765.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,622.79 : 38,119.52 = 15,047.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,622.79/38,119.52 = 15,047.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,622.79x = 38,119.52 × 15,047.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,622.79x = 573,594,709.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,594,709.71/27,622.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,765.27

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