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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,243.44, 37,591.97 and 15,304.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,243.44, 37,591.97 and 15,304.40 is: 21,117.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,243.44 : 37,591.97 = 15,304.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,243.44/37,591.97 = 15,304.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,243.44x = 37,591.97 × 15,304.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,243.44x = 575,322,563.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,322,563.13/27,243.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,117.84

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