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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,273.36, 37,635.12 and 15,334.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,273.36, 37,635.12 and 15,334.38 is: 21,160.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,273.36 : 37,635.12 = 15,334.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,273.36/37,635.12 = 15,334.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,273.36x = 37,635.12 × 15,334.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,273.36x = 577,111,231.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,111,231.43/27,273.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,160.25

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