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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,302.98, 37,679.32 and 15,367.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,302.98, 37,679.32 and 15,367.09 is: 21,207.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,302.98 : 37,679.32 = 15,367.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,302.98/37,679.32 = 15,367.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,302.98x = 37,679.32 × 15,367.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,302.98x = 579,021,501.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,021,501.58/27,302.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,207.26

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