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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,950.54, 38,573.62 and 15,376.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,950.54, 38,573.62 and 15,376.10 is: 21,220.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,950.54 : 38,573.62 = 15,376.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,950.54/38,573.62 = 15,376.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,950.54x = 38,573.62 × 15,376.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,950.54x = 593,111,607.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,111,607.17/27,950.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,220.04

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