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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,595.14, 38,068.95 and 21,210.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,595.14, 38,068.95 and 21,210.33 is: 29,260.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,595.14 : 38,068.95 = 21,210.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,595.14/38,068.95 = 21,210.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,595.14x = 38,068.95 × 21,210.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,595.14x = 807,454,992.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,454,992.25/27,595.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,260.77

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