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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,990.54, 38,626.89 and 15,415.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,990.54, 38,626.89 and 15,415.26 is: 21,273.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,990.54 : 38,626.89 = 15,415.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,990.54/38,626.89 = 15,415.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,990.54x = 38,626.89 × 15,415.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,990.54x = 595,443,552.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,443,552.34/27,990.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,273.03

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