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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,616.68, 38,111.22 and 15,041.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,616.68, 38,111.22 and 15,041.52 is: 20,757.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,616.68 : 38,111.22 = 15,041.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,616.68/38,111.22 = 15,041.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,616.68x = 38,111.22 × 15,041.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,616.68x = 573,250,677.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,250,677.85/27,616.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,757.41

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