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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,852.72, 38,436.42 and 15,277.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,852.72, 38,436.42 and 15,277.44 is: 21,082.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,852.72 : 38,436.42 = 15,277.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,852.72/38,436.42 = 15,277.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,852.72x = 38,436.42 × 15,277.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,852.72x = 587,210,100.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,210,100.36/27,852.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,082.68

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