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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,985.88, 38,620.51 and 15,410.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,985.88, 38,620.51 and 15,410.63 is: 21,266.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,985.88 : 38,620.51 = 15,410.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,985.88/38,620.51 = 15,410.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,985.88x = 38,620.51 × 15,410.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,985.88x = 595,166,158.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,166,158.39/27,985.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,266.66

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