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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,319.41, 37,697.67 and 15,382.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,319.41, 37,697.67 and 15,382.44 is: 21,226.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,319.41 : 37,697.67 = 15,382.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,319.41/37,697.67 = 15,382.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,319.41x = 37,697.67 × 15,382.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,319.41x = 579,882,146.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,882,146.91/27,319.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,226.01

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