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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,979.59, 38,611.85 and 15,404.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,979.59, 38,611.85 and 15,404.25 is: 21,257.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,979.59 : 38,611.85 = 15,404.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,979.59/38,611.85 = 15,404.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,979.59x = 38,611.85 × 15,404.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,979.59x = 594,786,513.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,786,513.34/27,979.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,257.87

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