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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,627.58, 38,126.08 and 15,052.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,627.58, 38,126.08 and 15,052.34 is: 20,772.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,627.58 : 38,126.08 = 15,052.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,627.58/38,126.08 = 15,052.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,627.58x = 38,126.08 × 15,052.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,627.58x = 573,886,719.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,886,719.03/27,627.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,772.24

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