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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,351.88, 37,738.96 and 15,415.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,351.88, 37,738.96 and 15,415.24 is: 21,269.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,351.88 : 37,738.96 = 15,415.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,351.88/37,738.96 = 15,415.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,351.88x = 37,738.96 × 15,415.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,351.88x = 581,755,125.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,755,125.75/27,351.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,269.29

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