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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,621.19, 38,115.93 and 15,682.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,621.19, 38,115.93 and 15,682.94 is: 21,641.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,621.19 : 38,115.93 = 15,682.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,621.19/38,115.93 = 15,682.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,621.19x = 38,115.93 × 15,682.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,621.19x = 597,769,843.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,769,843.23/27,621.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,641.71

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