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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,994.12, 38,631.78 and 15,418.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,994.12, 38,631.78 and 15,418.96 is: 21,278.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,994.12 : 38,631.78 = 15,418.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,994.12/38,631.78 = 15,418.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,994.12x = 38,631.78 × 15,418.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,994.12x = 595,661,870.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,661,870.55/27,994.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,278.11

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