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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,274.47, 37,636.11 and 15,337.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,274.47, 37,636.11 and 15,337.55 is: 21,164.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,274.47 : 37,636.11 = 15,337.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,274.47/37,636.11 = 15,337.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,274.47x = 37,636.11 × 15,337.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,274.47x = 577,245,748.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,245,748.32/27,274.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,164.32

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