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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,885, 38,481.30 and 15,310.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,885, 38,481.30 and 15,310.56 is: 21,128.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,885 : 38,481.30 = 15,310.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,885/38,481.30 = 15,310.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,885x = 38,481.30 × 15,310.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,885x = 589,170,252.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,170,252.53/27,885
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,128.57

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