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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,859.31, 38,445.61 and 15,112.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,859.31, 38,445.61 and 15,112.46 is: 20,855.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,859.31 : 38,445.61 = 15,112.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,859.31/38,445.61 = 15,112.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,859.31x = 38,445.61 × 15,112.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,859.31x = 581,007,475.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,007,475.51/27,859.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,855.06

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