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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,752.08, 38,298.04 and 15,176.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,752.08, 38,298.04 and 15,176.88 is: 20,944.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,752.08 : 38,298.04 = 15,176.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,752.08/38,298.04 = 15,176.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,752.08x = 38,298.04 × 15,176.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,752.08x = 581,244,757.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,244,757.32/27,752.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,944.19

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