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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,095.28, 37,388.04 and 15,768.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,095.28, 37,388.04 and 15,768.44 is: 21,758.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,095.28 : 37,388.04 = 15,768.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,095.28/37,388.04 = 15,768.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,095.28x = 37,388.04 × 15,768.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,095.28x = 589,551,065.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,551,065.46/27,095.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,758.44

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