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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,241.83, 37,594.71 and 15,304.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,241.83, 37,594.71 and 15,304.92 is: 21,121.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,241.83 : 37,594.71 = 15,304.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,241.83/37,594.71 = 15,304.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,241.83x = 37,594.71 × 15,304.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,241.83x = 575,384,028.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,384,028.97/27,241.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,121.34

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