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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,346.05, 37,737.54 and 15,409.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,346.05, 37,737.54 and 15,409.44 is: 21,265.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,346.05 : 37,737.54 = 15,409.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,346.05/37,737.54 = 15,409.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,346.05x = 37,737.54 × 15,409.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,346.05x = 581,514,358.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,514,358.38/27,346.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,265.02

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