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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,305.08, 37,680.93 and 15,368.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,305.08, 37,680.93 and 15,368.42 is: 21,208.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,305.08 : 37,680.93 = 15,368.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,305.08/37,680.93 = 15,368.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,305.08x = 37,680.93 × 15,368.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,305.08x = 579,096,452.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,096,452.43/27,305.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,208.38

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