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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,819.27, 38,390.66 and 15,072.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,819.27, 38,390.66 and 15,072.48 is: 20,800.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,819.27 : 38,390.66 = 15,072.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,819.27/38,390.66 = 15,072.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,819.27x = 38,390.66 × 15,072.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,819.27x = 578,642,379.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,642,379.67/27,819.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,800.06

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