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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,566.10, 38,040.08 and 15,630.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,566.10, 38,040.08 and 15,630.26 is: 21,569.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,566.10 : 38,040.08 = 15,630.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,566.10/38,040.08 = 15,630.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,566.10x = 38,040.08 × 15,630.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,566.10x = 594,576,072.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,576,072.47/27,566.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,569.10

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