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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,885.51, 38,482.31 and 15,138.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,885.51, 38,482.31 and 15,138.81 is: 20,891.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,885.51 : 38,482.31 = 15,138.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,885.51/38,482.31 = 15,138.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,885.51x = 38,482.31 × 15,138.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,885.51x = 582,576,379.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,576,379.45/27,885.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,891.72

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