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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,793.96, 38,355.39 and 15,046.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,793.96, 38,355.39 and 15,046.81 is: 20,764.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,793.96 : 38,355.39 = 15,046.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,793.96/38,355.39 = 15,046.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,793.96x = 38,355.39 × 15,046.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,793.96x = 577,126,148.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,126,148.07/27,793.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,764.44

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