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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,616.87, 38,112.35 and 15,681.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,616.87, 38,112.35 and 15,681.31 is: 21,640.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,616.87 : 38,112.35 = 15,681.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,616.87/38,112.35 = 15,681.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,616.87x = 38,112.35 × 15,681.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,616.87x = 597,651,575.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,651,575.18/27,616.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,640.82

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