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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,311.73, 37,690.92 and 15,375.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,311.73, 37,690.92 and 15,375.52 is: 21,218.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,311.73 : 37,690.92 = 15,375.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,311.73/37,690.92 = 15,375.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,311.73x = 37,690.92 × 15,375.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,311.73x = 579,517,541.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,517,541.39/27,311.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,218.63

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