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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,746.75, 38,290.66 and 15,171.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,746.75, 38,290.66 and 15,171.50 is: 20,936.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,746.75 : 38,290.66 = 15,171.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,746.75/38,290.66 = 15,171.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,746.75x = 38,290.66 × 15,171.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,746.75x = 580,926,748.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,926,748.19/27,746.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,936.75

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