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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,936.03, 38,552.38 and 15,189.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,936.03, 38,552.38 and 15,189.94 is: 20,962.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,936.03 : 38,552.38 = 15,189.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,936.03/38,552.38 = 15,189.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,936.03x = 38,552.38 × 15,189.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,936.03x = 585,608,339.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,608,339.06/27,936.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,962.48

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