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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,290.88, 37,661.76 and 15,354.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,290.88, 37,661.76 and 15,354.24 is: 21,189.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,290.88 : 37,661.76 = 15,354.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,290.88/37,661.76 = 15,354.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,290.88x = 37,661.76 × 15,354.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,290.88x = 578,267,701.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,267,701.86/27,290.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,189.05

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