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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,296.46, 37,671.33 and 15,359.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,296.46, 37,671.33 and 15,359.10 is: 21,196.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,296.46 : 37,671.33 = 15,359.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,296.46/37,671.33 = 15,359.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,296.46x = 37,671.33 × 15,359.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,296.46x = 578,597,724.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,597,724.60/27,296.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,196.80

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