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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,297.34, 37,670.26 and 15,360.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,297.34, 37,670.26 and 15,360.70 is: 21,197.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,297.34 : 37,670.26 = 15,360.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,297.34/37,670.26 = 15,360.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,297.34x = 37,670.26 × 15,360.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,297.34x = 578,641,562.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,641,562.78/27,297.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,197.73

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