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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,665.40, 38,180.52 and 15,732.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,665.40, 38,180.52 and 15,732.48 is: 21,712.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,665.40 : 38,180.52 = 15,732.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,665.40/38,180.52 = 15,732.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,665.40x = 38,180.52 × 15,732.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,665.40x = 600,674,267.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,674,267.29/27,665.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,712.11

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