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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,311.66, 37,690.81 and 15,375.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,311.66, 37,690.81 and 15,375.44 is: 21,218.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,311.66 : 37,690.81 = 15,375.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,311.66/37,690.81 = 15,375.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,311.66x = 37,690.81 × 15,375.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,311.66x = 579,512,560.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,512,560.81/27,311.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,218.50

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