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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,780, 38,336.76 and 15,204.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,780, 38,336.76 and 15,204.48 is: 20,982.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,780 : 38,336.76 = 15,204.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,780/38,336.76 = 15,204.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,780x = 38,336.76 × 15,204.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,780x = 582,890,500.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,890,500.68/27,780
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,982.38

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