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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,289.59, 37,659.57 and 15,352.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,289.59, 37,659.57 and 15,352.94 is: 21,187.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,289.59 : 37,659.57 = 15,352.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,289.59/37,659.57 = 15,352.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,289.59x = 37,659.57 × 15,352.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,289.59x = 578,185,118.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,185,118.64/27,289.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,187.02

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