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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,342.09, 37,731.96 and 15,242.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,342.09, 37,731.96 and 15,242.41 is: 21,034.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,342.09 : 37,731.96 = 15,242.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,342.09/37,731.96 = 15,242.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,342.09x = 37,731.96 × 15,242.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,342.09x = 575,126,004.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,126,004.42/27,342.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,034.46

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