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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,341.26, 37,729.86 and 15,406.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,341.26, 37,729.86 and 15,406.99 is: 21,261.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,341.26 : 37,729.86 = 15,406.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,341.26/37,729.86 = 15,406.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,341.26x = 37,729.86 × 15,406.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,341.26x = 581,303,575.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,303,575.72/27,341.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,261.04

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