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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,845.64, 38,426.94 and 15,270.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,845.64, 38,426.94 and 15,270.36 is: 21,073.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,845.64 : 38,426.94 = 15,270.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,845.64/38,426.94 = 15,270.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,845.64x = 38,426.94 × 15,270.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,845.64x = 586,793,207.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,793,207.50/27,845.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,073.07

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