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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,868.61, 38,458.46 and 15,121.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,868.61, 38,458.46 and 15,121.80 is: 20,867.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,868.61 : 38,458.46 = 15,121.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,868.61/38,458.46 = 15,121.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,868.61x = 38,458.46 × 15,121.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,868.61x = 581,561,064.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,561,064.82/27,868.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,867.96

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