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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,787.54, 38,346.46 and 15,040.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,787.54, 38,346.46 and 15,040.42 is: 20,755.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,787.54 : 38,346.46 = 15,040.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,787.54/38,346.46 = 15,040.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,787.54x = 38,346.46 × 15,040.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,787.54x = 576,746,863.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,746,863.91/27,787.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,755.59

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