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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,905.44, 38,509.78 and 15,158.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,905.44, 38,509.78 and 15,158.74 is: 20,919.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,905.44 : 38,509.78 = 15,158.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,905.44/38,509.78 = 15,158.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,905.44x = 38,509.78 × 15,158.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,905.44x = 583,759,742.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,759,742.48/27,905.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,919.21

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