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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,794.95, 38,356.84 and 15,048.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,794.95, 38,356.84 and 15,048.04 is: 20,766.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,794.95 : 38,356.84 = 15,048.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,794.95/38,356.84 = 15,048.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,794.95x = 38,356.84 × 15,048.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,794.95x = 577,195,262.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,195,262.59/27,794.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,766.19

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