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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,676.76, 38,194.36 and 15,101.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,676.76, 38,194.36 and 15,101.52 is: 20,840.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,676.76 : 38,194.36 = 15,101.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,676.76/38,194.36 = 15,101.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,676.76x = 38,194.36 × 15,101.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,676.76x = 576,792,891.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,792,891.43/27,676.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,840.33

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