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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,903.75, 38,507.18 and 15,329.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,903.75, 38,507.18 and 15,329.31 is: 21,154.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,903.75 : 38,507.18 = 15,329.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,903.75/38,507.18 = 15,329.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,903.75x = 38,507.18 × 15,329.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,903.75x = 590,288,422.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,288,422.80/27,903.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,154.45

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