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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,291.29, 37,659.95 and 15,352.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,291.29, 37,659.95 and 15,352.32 is: 21,185.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,291.29 : 37,659.95 = 15,352.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,291.29/37,659.95 = 15,352.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,291.29x = 37,659.95 × 15,352.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,291.29x = 578,167,526.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,167,526.82/27,291.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,185.06

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