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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,294.78, 37,667.53 and 15,358.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,294.78, 37,667.53 and 15,358.54 is: 21,195.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,294.78 : 37,667.53 = 15,358.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,294.78/37,667.53 = 15,358.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,294.78x = 37,667.53 × 15,358.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,294.78x = 578,518,001.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,518,001.08/27,294.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,195.19

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