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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,711.78, 38,240.82 and 15,775.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,711.78, 38,240.82 and 15,775.08 is: 21,768.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,711.78 : 38,240.82 = 15,775.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,711.78/38,240.82 = 15,775.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,711.78x = 38,240.82 × 15,775.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,711.78x = 603,251,994.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,251,994.77/27,711.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,768.79

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