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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,566.43, 38,063.10 and 21,182.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,566.43, 38,063.10 and 21,182.96 is: 29,248.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,566.43 : 38,063.10 = 21,182.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,566.43/38,063.10 = 21,182.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,566.43x = 38,063.10 × 21,182.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,566.43x = 806,289,124.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,289,124.78/27,566.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,248.95

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