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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,585, 38,055.48 and 21,592.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,585, 38,055.48 and 21,592.62 is: 29,788.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,585 : 38,055.48 = 21,592.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,585/38,055.48 = 21,592.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,585x = 38,055.48 × 21,592.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,585x = 821,717,518.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,717,518.56/27,585
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,788.56

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