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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,624.51, 38,122.11 and 15,049.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,624.51, 38,122.11 and 15,049.26 is: 20,768.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,624.51 : 38,122.11 = 15,049.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,624.51/38,122.11 = 15,049.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,624.51x = 38,122.11 × 15,049.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,624.51x = 573,709,545.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,709,545.14/27,624.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,768.13

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