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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,311.24, 37,689.30 and 15,374.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,311.24, 37,689.30 and 15,374.72 is: 21,216.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,311.24 : 37,689.30 = 15,374.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,311.24/37,689.30 = 15,374.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,311.24x = 37,689.30 × 15,374.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,311.24x = 579,462,434.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,462,434.50/27,311.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,216.99

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