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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,775.11, 38,329.68 and 15,028.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,775.11, 38,329.68 and 15,028.29 is: 20,739.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,775.11 : 38,329.68 = 15,028.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,775.11/38,329.68 = 15,028.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,775.11x = 38,329.68 × 15,028.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,775.11x = 576,029,546.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,029,546.65/27,775.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,739.06

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