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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,351.83, 37,744.97 and 15,414.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,351.83, 37,744.97 and 15,414.90 is: 21,272.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,351.83 : 37,744.97 = 15,414.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,351.83/37,744.97 = 15,414.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,351.83x = 37,744.97 × 15,414.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,351.83x = 581,834,860.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,834,860.98/27,351.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,272.25

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