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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,329.46, 37,714.78 and 15,393

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,329.46, 37,714.78 and 15,393 is: 21,242.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,329.46 : 37,714.78 = 15,393 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,329.46/37,714.78 = 15,393/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,329.46x = 37,714.78 × 15,393
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,329.46x = 580,543,608.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,543,608.54/27,329.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,242.41

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