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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,752.92, 38,299.08 and 15,177.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,752.92, 38,299.08 and 15,177.76 is: 20,945.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,752.92 : 38,299.08 = 15,177.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,752.92/38,299.08 = 15,177.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,752.92x = 38,299.08 × 15,177.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,752.92x = 581,294,244.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,294,244.46/27,752.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,945.34

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