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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,285.42, 37,643.22 and 15,346.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,285.42, 37,643.22 and 15,346.02 is: 21,171.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,285.42 : 37,643.22 = 15,346.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,285.42/37,643.22 = 15,346.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,285.42x = 37,643.22 × 15,346.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,285.42x = 577,673,606.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,673,606.98/27,285.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,171.51

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