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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,795.90, 38,358.37 and 15,049.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,795.90, 38,358.37 and 15,049.09 is: 20,767.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,795.90 : 38,358.37 = 15,049.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,795.90/38,358.37 = 15,049.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,795.90x = 38,358.37 × 15,049.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,795.90x = 577,258,572.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,258,572.71/27,795.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,767.76

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