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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,298.74, 37,671.82 and 15,362.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,298.74, 37,671.82 and 15,362.08 is: 21,199.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,298.74 : 37,671.82 = 15,362.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,298.74/37,671.82 = 15,362.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,298.74x = 37,671.82 × 15,362.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,298.74x = 578,717,512.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,717,512.59/27,298.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,199.42

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