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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,295.74, 37,667.69 and 15,359.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,295.74, 37,667.69 and 15,359.07 is: 21,195.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,295.74 : 37,667.69 = 15,359.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,295.74/37,667.69 = 15,359.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,295.74x = 37,667.69 × 15,359.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,295.74x = 578,540,610.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,540,610.65/27,295.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,195.27

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