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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,578.53, 38,017.59 and 21,521.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,578.53, 38,017.59 and 21,521.92 is: 29,668.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,578.53 : 38,017.59 = 21,521.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,578.53/38,017.59 = 21,521.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,578.53x = 38,017.59 × 21,521.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,578.53x = 818,211,530.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,211,530.57/27,578.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,668.42

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