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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,348.24, 37,739.50 and 15,414

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,348.24, 37,739.50 and 15,414 is: 21,270.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,348.24 : 37,739.50 = 15,414 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,348.24/37,739.50 = 15,414/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,348.24x = 37,739.50 × 15,414
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,348.24x = 581,716,653
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,716,653/27,348.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,270.72

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