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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,926.79, 38,539.11 and 15,352.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,926.79, 38,539.11 and 15,352.35 is: 21,186.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,926.79 : 38,539.11 = 15,352.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,926.79/38,539.11 = 15,352.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,926.79x = 38,539.11 × 15,352.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,926.79x = 591,665,905.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,665,905.41/27,926.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,186.32

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