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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,319.89, 37,701.36 and 15,383.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,319.89, 37,701.36 and 15,383.28 is: 21,228.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,319.89 : 37,701.36 = 15,383.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,319.89/37,701.36 = 15,383.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,319.89x = 37,701.36 × 15,383.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,319.89x = 579,970,577.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,970,577.26/27,319.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,228.88

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