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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,546.04, 38,031.84 and 21,161.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,546.04, 38,031.84 and 21,161.26 is: 29,216.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,546.04 : 38,031.84 = 21,161.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,546.04/38,031.84 = 21,161.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,546.04x = 38,031.84 × 21,161.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,546.04x = 804,801,654.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,801,654.52/27,546.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,216.60

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