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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,627.51, 38,126.25 and 15,052.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,627.51, 38,126.25 and 15,052.26 is: 20,772.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,627.51 : 38,126.25 = 15,052.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,627.51/38,126.25 = 15,052.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,627.51x = 38,126.25 × 15,052.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,627.51x = 573,886,227.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,886,227.83/27,627.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,772.27

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