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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,292.99, 37,663.89 and 15,356.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,292.99, 37,663.89 and 15,356.32 is: 21,191.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,292.99 : 37,663.89 = 15,356.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,292.99/37,663.89 = 15,356.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,292.99x = 37,663.89 × 15,356.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,292.99x = 578,378,747.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,378,747.28/27,292.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,191.48

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