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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,756.52, 38,304.30 and 15,181

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,756.52, 38,304.30 and 15,181 is: 20,949.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,756.52 : 38,304.30 = 15,181 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,756.52/38,304.30 = 15,181/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,756.52x = 38,304.30 × 15,181
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,756.52x = 581,497,578.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,497,578.30/27,756.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,949.95

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