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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,623.58, 38,120.55 and 15,048.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,623.58, 38,120.55 and 15,048.33 is: 20,766.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,623.58 : 38,120.55 = 15,048.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,623.58/38,120.55 = 15,048.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,623.58x = 38,120.55 × 15,048.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,623.58x = 573,650,616.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,650,616.18/27,623.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,766.70

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