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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,353.62, 37,747.46 and 15,416.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,353.62, 37,747.46 and 15,416.71 is: 21,274.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,353.62 : 37,747.46 = 15,416.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,353.62/37,747.46 = 15,416.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,353.62x = 37,747.46 × 15,416.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,353.62x = 581,941,644.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,941,644.06/27,353.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,274.76

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