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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,990.68, 38,626.62 and 15,415.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,990.68, 38,626.62 and 15,415.16 is: 21,272.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,990.68 : 38,626.62 = 15,415.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,990.68/38,626.62 = 15,415.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,990.68x = 38,626.62 × 15,415.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,990.68x = 595,435,527.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,435,527.56/27,990.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,272.64

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