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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,623.53, 38,120.49 and 15,048.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,623.53, 38,120.49 and 15,048.28 is: 20,766.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,623.53 : 38,120.49 = 15,048.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,623.53/38,120.49 = 15,048.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,623.53x = 38,120.49 × 15,048.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,623.53x = 573,647,807.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,647,807.26/27,623.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,766.64

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