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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,901.45, 38,502.30 and 15,326.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,901.45, 38,502.30 and 15,326.20 is: 21,149.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,901.45 : 38,502.30 = 15,326.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,901.45/38,502.30 = 15,326.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,901.45x = 38,502.30 × 15,326.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,901.45x = 590,093,950.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,093,950.26/27,901.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,149.22

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