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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,825.06, 38,398.80 and 15,250.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,825.06, 38,398.80 and 15,250.26 is: 21,045.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,825.06 : 38,398.80 = 15,250.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,825.06/38,398.80 = 15,250.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,825.06x = 38,398.80 × 15,250.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,825.06x = 585,591,683.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,591,683.69/27,825.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,045.48

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