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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,756.14, 38,304.38 and 15,180.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,756.14, 38,304.38 and 15,180.89 is: 20,950.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,756.14 : 38,304.38 = 15,180.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,756.14/38,304.38 = 15,180.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,756.14x = 38,304.38 × 15,180.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,756.14x = 581,494,425.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,494,425.73/27,756.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,950.12

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