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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,757.13, 38,305.44 and 15,181.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,757.13, 38,305.44 and 15,181.88 is: 20,951.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,757.13 : 38,305.44 = 15,181.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,757.13/38,305.44 = 15,181.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,757.13x = 38,305.44 × 15,181.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,757.13x = 581,548,401.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,548,401.90/27,757.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,951.32

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