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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,295.60, 37,668.09 and 15,359.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,295.60, 37,668.09 and 15,359.14 is: 21,195.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,295.60 : 37,668.09 = 15,359.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,295.60/37,668.09 = 15,359.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,295.60x = 37,668.09 × 15,359.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,295.60x = 578,549,467.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,549,467.84/27,295.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,195.70

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