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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,290.74, 37,660.38 and 15,354.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,290.74, 37,660.38 and 15,354.73 is: 21,189.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,290.74 : 37,660.38 = 15,354.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,290.74/37,660.38 = 15,354.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,290.74x = 37,660.38 × 15,354.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,290.74x = 578,264,966.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,264,966.60/27,290.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,189.05

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