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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,628.59, 38,127.46 and 15,053.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,628.59, 38,127.46 and 15,053.34 is: 20,773.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,628.59 : 38,127.46 = 15,053.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,628.59/38,127.46 = 15,053.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,628.59x = 38,127.46 × 15,053.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,628.59x = 573,945,752.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,945,752.29/27,628.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,773.61

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