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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,901.08, 38,504.16 and 15,326.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,901.08, 38,504.16 and 15,326.10 is: 21,150.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,901.08 : 38,504.16 = 15,326.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,901.08/38,504.16 = 15,326.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,901.08x = 38,504.16 × 15,326.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,901.08x = 590,118,606.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,118,606.58/27,901.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,150.39

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