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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,759.48, 38,307.66 and 15,184.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,759.48, 38,307.66 and 15,184.26 is: 20,954.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,759.48 : 38,307.66 = 15,184.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,759.48/38,307.66 = 15,184.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,759.48x = 38,307.66 × 15,184.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,759.48x = 581,673,469.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,673,469.43/27,759.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,954.05

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