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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,751.19, 38,296.79 and 15,004.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,751.19, 38,296.79 and 15,004.35 is: 20,706.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,751.19 : 38,296.79 = 15,004.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,751.19/38,296.79 = 15,004.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,751.19x = 38,296.79 × 15,004.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,751.19x = 574,618,366.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,618,366.01/27,751.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,706.08

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