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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,294.27, 37,666.83 and 15,358.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,294.27, 37,666.83 and 15,358.04 is: 21,194.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,294.27 : 37,666.83 = 15,358.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,294.27/37,666.83 = 15,358.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,294.27x = 37,666.83 × 15,358.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,294.27x = 578,488,551.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,488,551.07/27,294.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,194.50

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