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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,747.60, 38,292.48 and 15,811.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,747.60, 38,292.48 and 15,811.08 is: 21,819.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,747.60 : 38,292.48 = 15,811.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,747.60/38,292.48 = 15,811.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,747.60x = 38,292.48 × 15,811.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,747.60x = 605,445,464.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,445,464.68/27,747.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,819.74

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