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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,325.53, 37,709.36 and 15,389.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,325.53, 37,709.36 and 15,389.07 is: 21,236.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,325.53 : 37,709.36 = 15,389.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,325.53/37,709.36 = 15,389.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,325.53x = 37,709.36 × 15,389.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,325.53x = 580,311,980.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,311,980.70/27,325.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,236.99

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