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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,756.27, 38,303.96 and 15,180.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,756.27, 38,303.96 and 15,180.75 is: 20,949.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,756.27 : 38,303.96 = 15,180.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,756.27/38,303.96 = 15,180.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,756.27x = 38,303.96 × 15,180.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,756.27x = 581,482,764.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,482,764.87/27,756.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,949.60

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