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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,626.52, 38,124.88 and 15,051.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,626.52, 38,124.88 and 15,051.26 is: 20,770.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,626.52 : 38,124.88 = 15,051.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,626.52/38,124.88 = 15,051.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,626.52x = 38,124.88 × 15,051.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,626.52x = 573,827,481.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,827,481.35/27,626.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,770.89

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