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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,291.87, 37,662.59 and 15,355.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,291.87, 37,662.59 and 15,355.26 is: 21,190.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,291.87 : 37,662.59 = 15,355.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,291.87/37,662.59 = 15,355.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,291.87x = 37,662.59 × 15,355.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,291.87x = 578,318,900.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,318,900.11/27,291.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,190.15

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