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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,796.03, 38,358.58 and 15,049.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,796.03, 38,358.58 and 15,049.34 is: 20,768.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,796.03 : 38,358.58 = 15,049.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,796.03/38,358.58 = 15,049.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,796.03x = 38,358.58 × 15,049.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,796.03x = 577,271,312.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,271,312.34/27,796.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,768.12

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