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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,638.39, 38,141.10 and 15,702.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,638.39, 38,141.10 and 15,702.38 is: 21,669.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,638.39 : 38,141.10 = 15,702.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,638.39/38,141.10 = 15,702.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,638.39x = 38,141.10 × 15,702.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,638.39x = 598,905,855.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,905,855.11/27,638.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,669.35

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