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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,616.69, 38,111.48 and 15,041.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,616.69, 38,111.48 and 15,041.44 is: 20,757.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,616.69 : 38,111.48 = 15,041.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,616.69/38,111.48 = 15,041.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,616.69x = 38,111.48 × 15,041.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,616.69x = 573,251,464.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,251,464.52/27,616.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,757.43

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