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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,995.09, 38,633.18 and 15,419.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,995.09, 38,633.18 and 15,419.84 is: 21,279.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,995.09 : 38,633.18 = 15,419.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,995.09/38,633.18 = 15,419.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,995.09x = 38,633.18 × 15,419.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,995.09x = 595,717,184.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,717,184.03/27,995.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,279.35

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