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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,347.92, 37,741.24 and 15,411.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,347.92, 37,741.24 and 15,411.76 is: 21,268.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,347.92 : 37,741.24 = 15,411.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,347.92/37,741.24 = 15,411.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,347.92x = 37,741.24 × 15,411.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,347.92x = 581,658,932.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,658,932.98/27,347.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,268.85

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