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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,975.78, 38,605.77 and 15,400.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,975.78, 38,605.77 and 15,400.53 is: 21,252.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,975.78 : 38,605.77 = 15,400.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,975.78/38,605.77 = 15,400.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,975.78x = 38,605.77 × 15,400.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,975.78x = 594,549,319.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,549,319.06/27,975.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,252.29

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