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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,778.38, 38,334.27 and 15,203.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,778.38, 38,334.27 and 15,203.82 is: 20,981.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,778.38 : 38,334.27 = 15,203.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,778.38/38,334.27 = 15,203.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,778.38x = 38,334.27 × 15,203.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,778.38x = 582,827,340.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,827,340.91/27,778.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,981.33

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