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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,415.80, 38,469.60 and 27,415.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,415.80, 38,469.60 and 27,415.80 is: 38,469.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,415.80 : 38,469.60 = 27,415.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,415.80/38,469.60 = 27,415.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,415.80x = 38,469.60 × 27,415.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,415.80x = 1,054,674,859.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,054,674,859.68/27,415.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,469.60

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