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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,354.38, 37,748.70 and 15,417.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,354.38, 37,748.70 and 15,417.81 is: 21,276.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,354.38 : 37,748.70 = 15,417.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,354.38/37,748.70 = 15,417.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,354.38x = 37,748.70 × 15,417.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,354.38x = 582,002,284.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,002,284.35/27,354.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,276.39

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