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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,901.36, 38,504.52 and 15,326.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,901.36, 38,504.52 and 15,326.38 is: 21,150.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,901.36 : 38,504.52 = 15,326.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,901.36/38,504.52 = 15,326.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,901.36x = 38,504.52 × 15,326.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,901.36x = 590,134,905.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,134,905.24/27,901.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,150.76

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