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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,666.43, 38,179.79 and 15,091.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,666.43, 38,179.79 and 15,091.45 is: 20,826.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,666.43 : 38,179.79 = 15,091.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,666.43/38,179.79 = 15,091.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,666.43x = 38,179.79 × 15,091.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,666.43x = 576,188,277.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,188,277.48/27,666.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,826.26

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