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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,856.26, 38,441.82 and 15,109.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,856.26, 38,441.82 and 15,109.50 is: 20,851.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,856.26 : 38,441.82 = 15,109.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,856.26/38,441.82 = 15,109.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,856.26x = 38,441.82 × 15,109.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,856.26x = 580,836,679.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,836,679.29/27,856.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,851.21

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