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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,752.33, 38,297.44 and 15,176.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,752.33, 38,297.44 and 15,176.81 is: 20,943.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,752.33 : 38,297.44 = 15,176.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,752.33/38,297.44 = 15,176.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,752.33x = 38,297.44 × 15,176.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,752.33x = 581,233,085.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,233,085.08/27,752.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,943.58

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