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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,341.02, 37,729.89 and 15,403.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,341.02, 37,729.89 and 15,403.64 is: 21,256.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,341.02 : 37,729.89 = 15,403.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,341.02/37,729.89 = 15,403.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,341.02x = 37,729.89 × 15,403.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,341.02x = 581,177,737.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,177,737.12/27,341.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,256.62

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