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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,740.16, 38,281.46 and 15,164.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,740.16, 38,281.46 and 15,164.92 is: 20,927.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,740.16 : 38,281.46 = 15,164.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,740.16/38,281.46 = 15,164.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,740.16x = 38,281.46 × 15,164.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,740.16x = 580,535,278.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,535,278.38/27,740.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,927.61

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