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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,625.79, 38,123.58 and 15,050.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,625.79, 38,123.58 and 15,050.54 is: 20,769.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,625.79 : 38,123.58 = 15,050.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,625.79/38,123.58 = 15,050.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,625.79x = 38,123.58 × 15,050.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,625.79x = 573,780,275.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,780,275.12/27,625.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,769.74

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