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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,330.92, 37,717.56 and 15,394.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,330.92, 37,717.56 and 15,394.48 is: 21,244.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,330.92 : 37,717.56 = 15,394.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,330.92/37,717.56 = 15,394.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,330.92x = 37,717.56 × 15,394.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,330.92x = 580,642,223.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,642,223.07/27,330.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,244.88

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