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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,348.54, 37,741.44 and 15,412.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,348.54, 37,741.44 and 15,412.07 is: 21,268.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,348.54 : 37,741.44 = 15,412.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,348.54/37,741.44 = 15,412.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,348.54x = 37,741.44 × 15,412.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,348.54x = 581,673,867.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,673,867.33/27,348.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,268.92

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