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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,351.62, 37,744.70 and 15,414.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,351.62, 37,744.70 and 15,414.71 is: 21,272.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,351.62 : 37,744.70 = 15,414.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,351.62/37,744.70 = 15,414.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,351.62x = 37,744.70 × 15,414.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,351.62x = 581,823,737.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,823,737.44/27,351.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,272.01

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