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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,296.96, 37,670.08 and 15,360.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,296.96, 37,670.08 and 15,360.24 is: 21,197.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,296.96 : 37,670.08 = 15,360.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,296.96/37,670.08 = 15,360.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,296.96x = 37,670.08 × 15,360.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,296.96x = 578,621,469.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,621,469.62/27,296.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,197.29

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