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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,337.54, 37,725.94 and 15,401.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,337.54, 37,725.94 and 15,401.07 is: 21,253.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,337.54 : 37,725.94 = 15,401.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,337.54/37,725.94 = 15,401.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,337.54x = 37,725.94 × 15,401.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,337.54x = 581,019,842.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,019,842.76/27,337.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,253.55

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