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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,995.02, 38,633.13 and 15,419.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,995.02, 38,633.13 and 15,419.77 is: 21,279.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,995.02 : 38,633.13 = 15,419.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,995.02/38,633.13 = 15,419.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,995.02x = 38,633.13 × 15,419.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,995.02x = 595,713,882.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,713,882.40/27,995.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,279.28

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