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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,348.56, 37,741.01 and 15,412.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,348.56, 37,741.01 and 15,412.33 is: 21,269.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,348.56 : 37,741.01 = 15,412.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,348.56/37,741.01 = 15,412.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,348.56x = 37,741.01 × 15,412.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,348.56x = 581,676,745.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,676,745.17/27,348.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,269.01

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