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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,797.53, 38,360.65 and 15,050.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,797.53, 38,360.65 and 15,050.85 is: 20,770.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,797.53 : 38,360.65 = 15,050.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,797.53/38,360.65 = 15,050.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,797.53x = 38,360.65 × 15,050.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,797.53x = 577,360,389.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,360,389.05/27,797.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,770.20

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