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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,749.25, 38,294.91 and 15,174.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,749.25, 38,294.91 and 15,174.81 is: 20,941.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,749.25 : 38,294.91 = 15,174.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,749.25/38,294.91 = 15,174.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,749.25x = 38,294.91 × 15,174.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,749.25x = 581,117,983.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,117,983.22/27,749.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,941.75

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