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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,353.24, 37,746.40 and 15,419

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,353.24, 37,746.40 and 15,419 is: 21,277.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,353.24 : 37,746.40 = 15,419 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,353.24/37,746.40 = 15,419/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,353.24x = 37,746.40 × 15,419
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,353.24x = 582,011,741.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,011,741.60/27,353.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,277.62

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