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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,624.38, 38,121.66 and 15,049.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,624.38, 38,121.66 and 15,049.13 is: 20,767.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,624.38 : 38,121.66 = 15,049.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,624.38/38,121.66 = 15,049.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,624.38x = 38,121.66 × 15,049.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,624.38x = 573,697,626.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,697,626.55/27,624.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,767.80

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