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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,795.95, 38,358.22 and 15,049.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,795.95, 38,358.22 and 15,049.04 is: 20,767.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,795.95 : 38,358.22 = 15,049.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,795.95/38,358.22 = 15,049.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,795.95x = 38,358.22 × 15,049.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,795.95x = 577,254,387.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,254,387.11/27,795.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,767.57

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