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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,797.22, 38,360.46 and 15,050.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,797.22, 38,360.46 and 15,050.67 is: 20,770.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,797.22 : 38,360.46 = 15,050.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,797.22/38,360.46 = 15,050.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,797.22x = 38,360.46 × 15,050.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,797.22x = 577,350,624.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,350,624.51/27,797.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,770.09

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