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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,284.79, 37,652.63 and 15,348.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,284.79, 37,652.63 and 15,348.13 is: 21,180.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,284.79 : 37,652.63 = 15,348.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,284.79/37,652.63 = 15,348.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,284.79x = 37,652.63 × 15,348.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,284.79x = 577,897,460.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,897,460.08/27,284.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,180.21

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