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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,773.35, 38,327.06 and 15,026.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,773.35, 38,327.06 and 15,026.50 is: 20,736.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,773.35 : 38,327.06 = 15,026.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,773.35/38,327.06 = 15,026.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,773.35x = 38,327.06 × 15,026.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,773.35x = 575,921,567.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,921,567.09/27,773.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,736.48

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