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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,616.94, 38,111.48 and 15,041.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,616.94, 38,111.48 and 15,041.69 is: 20,757.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,616.94 : 38,111.48 = 15,041.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,616.94/38,111.48 = 15,041.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,616.94x = 38,111.48 × 15,041.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,616.94x = 573,261,067.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,261,067.60/27,616.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,757.59

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