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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,901.59, 38,504.46 and 15,326.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,901.59, 38,504.46 and 15,326.34 is: 21,150.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,901.59 : 38,504.46 = 15,326.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,901.59/38,504.46 = 15,326.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,901.59x = 38,504.46 × 15,326.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,901.59x = 590,132,445.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,132,445.48/27,901.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,150.50

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