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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,797.04, 38,359.92 and 15,050.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,797.04, 38,359.92 and 15,050.22 is: 20,769.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,797.04 : 38,359.92 = 15,050.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,797.04/38,359.92 = 15,050.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,797.04x = 38,359.92 × 15,050.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,797.04x = 577,325,235.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,325,235.18/27,797.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,769.31

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