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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,773.38, 38,327.12 and 15,026.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,773.38, 38,327.12 and 15,026.52 is: 20,736.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,773.38 : 38,327.12 = 15,026.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,773.38/38,327.12 = 15,026.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,773.38x = 38,327.12 × 15,026.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,773.38x = 575,923,235.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,923,235.22/27,773.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,736.52

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