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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,298.95, 37,669.50 and 15,362.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,298.95, 37,669.50 and 15,362.04 is: 21,197.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,298.95 : 37,669.50 = 15,362.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,298.95/37,669.50 = 15,362.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,298.95x = 37,669.50 × 15,362.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,298.95x = 578,680,365.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,680,365.78/27,298.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,197.90

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