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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,244.38, 37,597.86 and 15,308.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,244.38, 37,597.86 and 15,308.76 is: 21,126.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,244.38 : 37,597.86 = 15,308.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,244.38/37,597.86 = 15,308.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,244.38x = 37,597.86 × 15,308.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,244.38x = 575,576,615.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,576,615.25/27,244.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,126.43

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