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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,289.89, 37,657.38 and 15,352.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,289.89, 37,657.38 and 15,352.98 is: 21,185.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,289.89 : 37,657.38 = 15,352.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,289.89/37,657.38 = 15,352.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,289.89x = 37,657.38 × 15,352.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,289.89x = 578,153,001.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,153,001.99/27,289.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,185.61

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