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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,931.80, 38,546.04 and 15,185.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,931.80, 38,546.04 and 15,185.08 is: 20,955.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,931.80 : 38,546.04 = 15,185.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,931.80/38,546.04 = 15,185.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,931.80x = 38,546.04 × 15,185.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,931.80x = 585,324,701.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,324,701.08/27,931.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,955.50

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