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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,354.14, 37,748.88 and 15,255.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,354.14, 37,748.88 and 15,255.39 is: 21,052.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,354.14 : 37,748.88 = 15,255.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,354.14/37,748.88 = 15,255.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,354.14x = 37,748.88 × 15,255.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,354.14x = 575,873,886.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,873,886.46/27,354.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,052.53

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