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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,306, 37,675.80 and 15,366.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,306, 37,675.80 and 15,366.96 is: 21,202.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,306 : 37,675.80 = 15,366.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,306/37,675.80 = 15,366.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,306x = 37,675.80 × 15,366.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,306x = 578,962,511.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,962,511.57/27,306
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,202.76

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