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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,240.03, 37,593.68 and 15,306.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,240.03, 37,593.68 and 15,306.30 is: 21,124.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,240.03 : 37,593.68 = 15,306.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,240.03/37,593.68 = 15,306.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,240.03x = 37,593.68 × 15,306.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,240.03x = 575,420,067.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,420,067.65/27,240.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,124.06

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