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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,781.56, 38,338.28 and 15,034.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,781.56, 38,338.28 and 15,034.48 is: 20,747.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,781.56 : 38,338.28 = 15,034.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,781.56/38,338.28 = 15,034.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,781.56x = 38,338.28 × 15,034.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,781.56x = 576,396,103.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,396,103.89/27,781.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,747.43

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