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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,346.91, 37,740.71 and 15,248.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,346.91, 37,740.71 and 15,248.21 is: 21,043.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,346.91 : 37,740.71 = 15,248.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,346.91/37,740.71 = 15,248.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,346.91x = 37,740.71 × 15,248.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,346.91x = 575,478,121.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,478,121.05/27,346.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,043.63

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