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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,304.62, 37,677.48 and 15,367.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,304.62, 37,677.48 and 15,367.76 is: 21,205.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,304.62 : 37,677.48 = 15,367.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,304.62/37,677.48 = 15,367.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,304.62x = 37,677.48 × 15,367.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,304.62x = 579,018,281.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,018,281.66/27,304.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,205.87

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