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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,660.41, 38,171.62 and 15,085.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,660.41, 38,171.62 and 15,085.16 is: 20,817.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,660.41 : 38,171.62 = 15,085.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,660.41/38,171.62 = 15,085.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,660.41x = 38,171.62 × 15,085.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,660.41x = 575,824,995.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,824,995.16/27,660.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,817.66

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