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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,666.08, 38,179.32 and 15,091.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,666.08, 38,179.32 and 15,091.10 is: 20,825.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,666.08 : 38,179.32 = 15,091.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,666.08/38,179.32 = 15,091.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,666.08x = 38,179.32 × 15,091.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,666.08x = 576,168,022.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,168,022.63/27,666.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,825.79

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