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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,748.13, 38,292.37 and 15,001.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,748.13, 38,292.37 and 15,001.32 is: 20,701.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,748.13 : 38,292.37 = 15,001.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,748.13/38,292.37 = 15,001.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,748.13x = 38,292.37 × 15,001.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,748.13x = 574,436,058.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,436,058.43/27,748.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,701.79

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