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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,719.36, 38,252.75 and 15,782.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,719.36, 38,252.75 and 15,782.70 is: 21,780.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,719.36 : 38,252.75 = 15,782.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,719.36/38,252.75 = 15,782.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,719.36x = 38,252.75 × 15,782.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,719.36x = 603,731,677.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,731,677.43/27,719.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,780.15

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