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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,281.04, 37,647.48 and 15,344.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,281.04, 37,647.48 and 15,344.34 is: 21,174.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,281.04 : 37,647.48 = 15,344.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,281.04/37,647.48 = 15,344.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,281.04x = 37,647.48 × 15,344.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,281.04x = 577,675,733.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,675,733.26/27,281.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,174.99

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