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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,818.76, 38,396.19 and 21,757.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,818.76, 38,396.19 and 21,757.06 is: 30,029.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,818.76 : 38,396.19 = 21,757.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,818.76/38,396.19 = 21,757.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,818.76x = 38,396.19 × 21,757.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,818.76x = 835,388,209.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835,388,209.60/27,818.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,029.67

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