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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,695.30, 38,219.62 and 15,120.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,695.30, 38,219.62 and 15,120.26 is: 20,866.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,695.30 : 38,219.62 = 15,120.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,695.30/38,219.62 = 15,120.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,695.30x = 38,219.62 × 15,120.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,695.30x = 577,890,591.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,890,591.50/27,695.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,866.02

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