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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,901.32, 38,503.62 and 15,325.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,901.32, 38,503.62 and 15,325.80 is: 21,149.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,901.32 : 38,503.62 = 15,325.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,901.32/38,503.62 = 15,325.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,901.32x = 38,503.62 × 15,325.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,901.32x = 590,098,779.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,098,779.40/27,901.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,149.49

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