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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,304.65, 37,678.82 and 15,367.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,304.65, 37,678.82 and 15,367.50 is: 21,206.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,304.65 : 37,678.82 = 15,367.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,304.65/37,678.82 = 15,367.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,304.65x = 37,678.82 × 15,367.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,304.65x = 579,029,189.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,029,189.51/27,304.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,206.25

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