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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,278.59, 37,638.81 and 15,945.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,278.59, 37,638.81 and 15,945.90 is: 22,002.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,278.59 : 37,638.81 = 15,945.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,278.59/37,638.81 = 15,945.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,278.59x = 37,638.81 × 15,945.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,278.59x = 600,184,559.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,184,559.23/27,278.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,002.04

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