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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,751.26, 38,296.92 and 15,004.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,751.26, 38,296.92 and 15,004.43 is: 20,706.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,751.26 : 38,296.92 = 15,004.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,751.26/38,296.92 = 15,004.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,751.26x = 38,296.92 × 15,004.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,751.26x = 574,623,263.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,623,263.87/27,751.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,706.20

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