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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,910.12, 38,514.54 and 15,332.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,910.12, 38,514.54 and 15,332.44 is: 21,157.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,910.12 : 38,514.54 = 15,332.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,910.12/38,514.54 = 15,332.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,910.12x = 38,514.54 × 15,332.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,910.12x = 590,521,873.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,521,873.68/27,910.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,157.98

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