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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,624.58, 38,121.93 and 15,049.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,624.58, 38,121.93 and 15,049.33 is: 20,768.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,624.58 : 38,121.93 = 15,049.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,624.58/38,121.93 = 15,049.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,624.58x = 38,121.93 × 15,049.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,624.58x = 573,709,504.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,709,504.81/27,624.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,768.08

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