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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,624.54, 38,121.94 and 15,049.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,624.54, 38,121.94 and 15,049.02 is: 20,767.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,624.54 : 38,121.94 = 15,049.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,624.54/38,121.94 = 15,049.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,624.54x = 38,121.94 × 15,049.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,624.54x = 573,697,837.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,697,837.50/27,624.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,767.69

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