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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,777.51, 38,332.80 and 15,030.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,777.51, 38,332.80 and 15,030.66 is: 20,742.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,777.51 : 38,332.80 = 15,030.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,777.51/38,332.80 = 15,030.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,777.51x = 38,332.80 × 15,030.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,777.51x = 576,167,283.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,167,283.65/27,777.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,742.22

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