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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,319.19, 37,697.55 and 15,382.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,319.19, 37,697.55 and 15,382.31 is: 21,225.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,319.19 : 37,697.55 = 15,382.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,319.19/37,697.55 = 15,382.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,319.19x = 37,697.55 × 15,382.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,319.19x = 579,875,400.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,875,400.34/27,319.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,225.94

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