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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,292.46, 37,663.22 and 15,355.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,292.46, 37,663.22 and 15,355.82 is: 21,190.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,292.46 : 37,663.22 = 15,355.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,292.46/37,663.22 = 15,355.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,292.46x = 37,663.22 × 15,355.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,292.46x = 578,349,477.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,349,477.01/27,292.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,190.81

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