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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,291.02, 37,661.25 and 15,354.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,291.02, 37,661.25 and 15,354.44 is: 21,188.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,291.02 : 37,661.25 = 15,354.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,291.02/37,661.25 = 15,354.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,291.02x = 37,661.25 × 15,354.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,291.02x = 578,267,403.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,267,403.45/27,291.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,188.93

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