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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,755.28, 38,301.53 and 15,180.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,755.28, 38,301.53 and 15,180.03 is: 20,948.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,755.28 : 38,301.53 = 15,180.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,755.28/38,301.53 = 15,180.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,755.28x = 38,301.53 × 15,180.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,755.28x = 581,418,298.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,418,298.55/27,755.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,948.02

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