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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,341.09, 37,730.58 and 15,241.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,341.09, 37,730.58 and 15,241.41 is: 21,033.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,341.09 : 37,730.58 = 15,241.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,341.09/37,730.58 = 15,241.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,341.09x = 37,730.58 × 15,241.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,341.09x = 575,067,239.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,067,239.32/27,341.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,033.08

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