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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,244.79, 37,595.71 and 15,305.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,244.79, 37,595.71 and 15,305.79 is: 21,120.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,244.79 : 37,595.71 = 15,305.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,244.79/37,595.71 = 15,305.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,244.79x = 37,595.71 × 15,305.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,244.79x = 575,432,202.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,432,202.28/27,244.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,120.82

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