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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,623.20, 38,120.52 and 15,048.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,623.20, 38,120.52 and 15,048.16 is: 20,766.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,623.20 : 38,120.52 = 15,048.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,623.20/38,120.52 = 15,048.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,623.20x = 38,120.52 × 15,048.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,623.20x = 573,643,684.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,643,684.24/27,623.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,766.74

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