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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,349.29, 37,741.28 and 15,411.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,349.29, 37,741.28 and 15,411.92 is: 21,268.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,349.29 : 37,741.28 = 15,411.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,349.29/37,741.28 = 15,411.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,349.29x = 37,741.28 × 15,411.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,349.29x = 581,665,322.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,665,322.29/27,349.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,268.02

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