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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,885.87, 38,482.96 and 15,139.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,885.87, 38,482.96 and 15,139.05 is: 20,892.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,885.87 : 38,482.96 = 15,139.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,885.87/38,482.96 = 15,139.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,885.87x = 38,482.96 × 15,139.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,885.87x = 582,595,187.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,595,187.48/27,885.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,892.13

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