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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,624.94, 38,122.60 and 15,049.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,624.94, 38,122.60 and 15,049.70 is: 20,768.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,624.94 : 38,122.60 = 15,049.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,624.94/38,122.60 = 15,049.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,624.94x = 38,122.60 × 15,049.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,624.94x = 573,733,693.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,733,693.22/27,624.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,768.69

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