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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,797.34, 38,360.36 and 15,050.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,797.34, 38,360.36 and 15,050.52 is: 20,769.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,797.34 : 38,360.36 = 15,050.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,797.34/38,360.36 = 15,050.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,797.34x = 38,360.36 × 15,050.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,797.34x = 577,343,365.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,343,365.39/27,797.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,769.73

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