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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,835.60, 38,414.90 and 15,260.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,835.60, 38,414.90 and 15,260.36 is: 21,060.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,835.60 : 38,414.90 = 15,260.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,835.60/38,414.90 = 15,260.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,835.60x = 38,414.90 × 15,260.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,835.60x = 586,225,203.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,225,203.36/27,835.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,060.27

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