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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,932.61, 38,547.32 and 15,185.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,932.61, 38,547.32 and 15,185.78 is: 20,956.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,932.61 : 38,547.32 = 15,185.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,932.61/38,547.32 = 15,185.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,932.61x = 38,547.32 × 15,185.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,932.61x = 585,370,852.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,370,852.44/27,932.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,956.54

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