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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,333.48, 37,720.44 and 15,394.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,333.48, 37,720.44 and 15,394.49 is: 21,244.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,333.48 : 37,720.44 = 15,394.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,333.48/37,720.44 = 15,394.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,333.48x = 37,720.44 × 15,394.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,333.48x = 580,686,747.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,686,747.77/27,333.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,244.52

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