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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,627.90, 38,126.48 and 15,052.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,627.90, 38,126.48 and 15,052.66 is: 20,772.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,627.90 : 38,126.48 = 15,052.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,627.90/38,126.48 = 15,052.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,627.90x = 38,126.48 × 15,052.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,627.90x = 573,904,940.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,904,940.44/27,627.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,772.66

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