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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,736.75, 38,277.66 and 15,162.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,736.75, 38,277.66 and 15,162.31 is: 20,924.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,736.75 : 38,277.66 = 15,162.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,736.75/38,277.66 = 15,162.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,736.75x = 38,277.66 × 15,162.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,736.75x = 580,377,746.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,377,746.99/27,736.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,924.50

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