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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,279.56, 37,641.90 and 15,342.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,279.56, 37,641.90 and 15,342.44 is: 21,170.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,279.56 : 37,641.90 = 15,342.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,279.56/37,641.90 = 15,342.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,279.56x = 37,641.90 × 15,342.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,279.56x = 577,518,592.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,518,592.24/27,279.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,170.38

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