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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,616.31, 38,110.51 and 15,041.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,616.31, 38,110.51 and 15,041.06 is: 20,756.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,616.31 : 38,110.51 = 15,041.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,616.31/38,110.51 = 15,041.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,616.31x = 38,110.51 × 15,041.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,616.31x = 573,222,581.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,222,581.62/27,616.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,756.67

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