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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,736.76, 38,275.92 and 15,161.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,736.76, 38,275.92 and 15,161.50 is: 20,922.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,736.76 : 38,275.92 = 15,161.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,736.76/38,275.92 = 15,161.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,736.76x = 38,275.92 × 15,161.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,736.76x = 580,320,361.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,320,361.08/27,736.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,922.43

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