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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,985.28, 38,619.64 and 15,410.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,985.28, 38,619.64 and 15,410.04 is: 21,265.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,985.28 : 38,619.64 = 15,410.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,985.28/38,619.64 = 15,410.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,985.28x = 38,619.64 × 15,410.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,985.28x = 595,130,197.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,130,197.19/27,985.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,265.83

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