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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,781.88, 38,338.71 and 15,034.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,781.88, 38,338.71 and 15,034.79 is: 20,747.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,781.88 : 38,338.71 = 15,034.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,781.88/38,338.71 = 15,034.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,781.88x = 38,338.71 × 15,034.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,781.88x = 576,414,453.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,414,453.72/27,781.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,747.86

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