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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,799.35, 38,363.17 and 15,052.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,799.35, 38,363.17 and 15,052.69 is: 20,772.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,799.35 : 38,363.17 = 15,052.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,799.35/38,363.17 = 15,052.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,799.35x = 38,363.17 × 15,052.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,799.35x = 577,468,728.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,468,728.18/27,799.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,772.74

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