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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,761.13, 38,310.03 and 15,824.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,761.13, 38,310.03 and 15,824.43 is: 21,837.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,761.13 : 38,310.03 = 15,824.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,761.13/38,310.03 = 15,824.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,761.13x = 38,310.03 × 15,824.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,761.13x = 606,234,388.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,234,388.03/27,761.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,837.53

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