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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,761.86, 38,312.28 and 15,186.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,761.86, 38,312.28 and 15,186.61 is: 20,958.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,761.86 : 38,312.28 = 15,186.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,761.86/38,312.28 = 15,186.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,761.86x = 38,312.28 × 15,186.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,761.86x = 581,833,645.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,833,645.51/27,761.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,958.02

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