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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,337.67, 37,726.11 and 15,401.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,337.67, 37,726.11 and 15,401.19 is: 21,253.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,337.67 : 37,726.11 = 15,401.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,337.67/37,726.11 = 15,401.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,337.67x = 37,726.11 × 15,401.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,337.67x = 581,026,988.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,026,988.07/27,337.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,253.72

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