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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,825.48, 38,398.32 and 15,249.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,825.48, 38,398.32 and 15,249.96 is: 21,044.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,825.48 : 38,398.32 = 15,249.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,825.48/38,398.32 = 15,249.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,825.48x = 38,398.32 × 15,249.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,825.48x = 585,572,844.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,572,844.07/27,825.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,044.48

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