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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,775.78, 38,331.36 and 15,201.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,775.78, 38,331.36 and 15,201.34 is: 20,978.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,775.78 : 38,331.36 = 15,201.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,775.78/38,331.36 = 15,201.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,775.78x = 38,331.36 × 15,201.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,775.78x = 582,688,036.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,688,036.02/27,775.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,978.28

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