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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,627.29, 38,125.91 and 15,052.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,627.29, 38,125.91 and 15,052.04 is: 20,771.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,627.29 : 38,125.91 = 15,052.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,627.29/38,125.91 = 15,052.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,627.29x = 38,125.91 × 15,052.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,627.29x = 573,872,456.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,872,456.47/27,627.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,771.95

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