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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,732.78, 38,270.61 and 15,157.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,732.78, 38,270.61 and 15,157.26 is: 20,916.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,732.78 : 38,270.61 = 15,157.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,732.78/38,270.61 = 15,157.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,732.78x = 38,270.61 × 15,157.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,732.78x = 580,077,586.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,077,586.13/27,732.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,916.68

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