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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,719.46, 38,252.79 and 15,144.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,719.46, 38,252.79 and 15,144.30 is: 20,899.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,719.46 : 38,252.79 = 15,144.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,719.46/38,252.79 = 15,144.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,719.46x = 38,252.79 × 15,144.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,719.46x = 579,311,727.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,311,727.60/27,719.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,899.10

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