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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,879.62, 38,472.72 and 15,304.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,879.62, 38,472.72 and 15,304.64 is: 21,119.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,879.62 : 38,472.72 = 15,304.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,879.62/38,472.72 = 15,304.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,879.62x = 38,472.72 × 15,304.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,879.62x = 588,811,129.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,811,129.42/27,879.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,119.77

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