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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,624.96, 38,122.26 and 15,049.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,624.96, 38,122.26 and 15,049.44 is: 20,768.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,624.96 : 38,122.26 = 15,049.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,624.96/38,122.26 = 15,049.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,624.96x = 38,122.26 × 15,049.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,624.96x = 573,718,664.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,718,664.53/27,624.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,768.13

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