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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,326.67, 37,710.93 and 15,390.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,326.67, 37,710.93 and 15,390.19 is: 21,238.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,326.67 : 37,710.93 = 15,390.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,326.67/37,710.93 = 15,390.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,326.67x = 37,710.93 × 15,390.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,326.67x = 580,378,377.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,378,377.78/27,326.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,238.53

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