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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,335.55, 37,722.89 and 15,402.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,335.55, 37,722.89 and 15,402.73 is: 21,255.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,335.55 : 37,722.89 = 15,402.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,335.55/37,722.89 = 15,402.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,335.55x = 37,722.89 × 15,402.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,335.55x = 581,035,417.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,035,417.78/27,335.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,255.67

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