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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,990.55, 38,625.18 and 15,415.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,990.55, 38,625.18 and 15,415.30 is: 21,272.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,990.55 : 38,625.18 = 15,415.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,990.55/38,625.18 = 15,415.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,990.55x = 38,625.18 × 15,415.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,990.55x = 595,418,544.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,418,544.13/27,990.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,272.13

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