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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,295.34, 37,667.50 and 15,358.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,295.34, 37,667.50 and 15,358.70 is: 21,194.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,295.34 : 37,667.50 = 15,358.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,295.34/37,667.50 = 15,358.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,295.34x = 37,667.50 × 15,358.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,295.34x = 578,523,832.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,523,832.25/27,295.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,194.97

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