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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,296.38, 37,671.18 and 15,358.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,296.38, 37,671.18 and 15,358.96 is: 21,196.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,296.38 : 37,671.18 = 15,358.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,296.38/37,671.18 = 15,358.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,296.38x = 37,671.18 × 15,358.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,296.38x = 578,590,146.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,590,146.77/27,296.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,196.59

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