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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,992.06, 38,630.02 and 15,246.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,992.06, 38,630.02 and 15,246.29 is: 21,040.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,992.06 : 38,630.02 = 15,246.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,992.06/38,630.02 = 15,246.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,992.06x = 38,630.02 × 15,246.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,992.06x = 588,964,715.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,964,715.12/27,992.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,040.42

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