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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,281.06, 37,647.49 and 15,344.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,281.06, 37,647.49 and 15,344.39 is: 21,175.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,281.06 : 37,647.49 = 15,344.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,281.06/37,647.49 = 15,344.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,281.06x = 37,647.49 × 15,344.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,281.06x = 577,677,769.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,677,769.08/27,281.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,175.05

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