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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,355.56, 37,751.52 and 15,419.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,355.56, 37,751.52 and 15,419.92 is: 21,279.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,355.56 : 37,751.52 = 15,419.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,355.56/37,751.52 = 15,419.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,355.56x = 37,751.52 × 15,419.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,355.56x = 582,125,418.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,125,418.28/27,355.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,279.97

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