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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,827.10, 38,401.88 and 15,080.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,827.10, 38,401.88 and 15,080.54 is: 20,811.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,827.10 : 38,401.88 = 15,080.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,827.10/38,401.88 = 15,080.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,827.10x = 38,401.88 × 15,080.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,827.10x = 579,120,820.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,120,820.00/27,827.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,811.40

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