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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,335.93, 37,723.41 and 15,403.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,335.93, 37,723.41 and 15,403.11 is: 21,256.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,335.93 : 37,723.41 = 15,403.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,335.93/37,723.41 = 15,403.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,335.93x = 37,723.41 × 15,403.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,335.93x = 581,057,833.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,057,833.81/27,335.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,256.19

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