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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,846, 38,427.48 and 15,270.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,846, 38,427.48 and 15,270.75 is: 21,073.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,846 : 38,427.48 = 15,270.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,846/38,427.48 = 15,270.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,846x = 38,427.48 × 15,270.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,846x = 586,816,440.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,816,440.21/27,846
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,073.64

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