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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,296.62, 37,671.14 and 15,360.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,296.62, 37,671.14 and 15,360.77 is: 21,198.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,296.62 : 37,671.14 = 15,360.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,296.62/37,671.14 = 15,360.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,296.62x = 37,671.14 × 15,360.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,296.62x = 578,657,849.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,657,849.76/27,296.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,198.88

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