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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,762.73, 38,313.49 and 15,187.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,762.73, 38,313.49 and 15,187.48 is: 20,959.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,762.73 : 38,313.49 = 15,187.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,762.73/38,313.49 = 15,187.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,762.73x = 38,313.49 × 15,187.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,762.73x = 581,885,229.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,885,229.35/27,762.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,959.22

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