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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,910.50, 38,516.49 and 15,335.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,910.50, 38,516.49 and 15,335.25 is: 21,162.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,910.50 : 38,516.49 = 15,335.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,910.50/38,516.49 = 15,335.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,910.50x = 38,516.49 × 15,335.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,910.50x = 590,660,003.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,660,003.27/27,910.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,162.65

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