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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,796.25, 38,358.36 and 15,049.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,796.25, 38,358.36 and 15,049.33 is: 20,767.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,796.25 : 38,358.36 = 15,049.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,796.25/38,358.36 = 15,049.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,796.25x = 38,358.36 × 15,049.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,796.25x = 577,267,522.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,267,522.00/27,796.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,767.82

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