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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,731.25, 38,270.07 and 15,156.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,731.25, 38,270.07 and 15,156.81 is: 20,916.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,731.25 : 38,270.07 = 15,156.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,731.25/38,270.07 = 15,156.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,731.25x = 38,270.07 × 15,156.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,731.25x = 580,052,179.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,052,179.68/27,731.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,916.91

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