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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,344.64, 37,737.96 and 15,410.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,344.64, 37,737.96 and 15,410.28 is: 21,267.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,344.64 : 37,737.96 = 15,410.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,344.64/37,737.96 = 15,410.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,344.64x = 37,737.96 × 15,410.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,344.64x = 581,552,530.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,552,530.23/27,344.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,267.51

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