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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,879.39, 38,473.46 and 15,132.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,879.39, 38,473.46 and 15,132.57 is: 20,882.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,879.39 : 38,473.46 = 15,132.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,879.39/38,473.46 = 15,132.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,879.39x = 38,473.46 × 15,132.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,879.39x = 582,202,307.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,202,307.68/27,879.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,882.89

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