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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,665.80, 38,178.84 and 15,090.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,665.80, 38,178.84 and 15,090.76 is: 20,825.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,665.80 : 38,178.84 = 15,090.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,665.80/38,178.84 = 15,090.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,665.80x = 38,178.84 × 15,090.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,665.80x = 576,147,711.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,147,711.52/27,665.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,825.27

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