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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,901.76, 38,504.40 and 15,326.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,901.76, 38,504.40 and 15,326.52 is: 21,150.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,901.76 : 38,504.40 = 15,326.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,901.76/38,504.40 = 15,326.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,901.76x = 38,504.40 × 15,326.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,901.76x = 590,138,456.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,138,456.69/27,901.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,150.58

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