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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,951, 38,572.98 and 15,375.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,951, 38,572.98 and 15,375.78 is: 21,218.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,951 : 38,572.98 = 15,375.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,951/38,572.98 = 15,375.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,951x = 38,572.98 × 15,375.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,951x = 593,089,654.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,089,654.42/27,951
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,218.91

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