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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,299.09, 37,672.66 and 15,362.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,299.09, 37,672.66 and 15,362.46 is: 21,200.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,299.09 : 37,672.66 = 15,362.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,299.09/37,672.66 = 15,362.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,299.09x = 37,672.66 × 15,362.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,299.09x = 578,744,751.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,744,751.55/27,299.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,200.15

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