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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,805.67, 38,371.88 and 15,058.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,805.67, 38,371.88 and 15,058.82 is: 20,781.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,805.67 : 38,371.88 = 15,058.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,805.67/38,371.88 = 15,058.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,805.67x = 38,371.88 × 15,058.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,805.67x = 577,834,966.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,834,966.83/27,805.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,781.19

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