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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,548.54, 38,035.29 and 21,163.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,548.54, 38,035.29 and 21,163.76 is: 29,220.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,548.54 : 38,035.29 = 21,163.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,548.54/38,035.29 = 21,163.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,548.54x = 38,035.29 × 21,163.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,548.54x = 804,969,749.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,969,749.09/27,548.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,220.05

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