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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,281.48, 37,648.06 and 15,344.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,281.48, 37,648.06 and 15,344.82 is: 21,175.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,281.48 : 37,648.06 = 15,344.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,281.48/37,648.06 = 15,344.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,281.48x = 37,648.06 × 15,344.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,281.48x = 577,702,665.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,702,665.69/27,281.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,175.64

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