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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,358.14, 37,751.97 and 15,424.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,358.14, 37,751.97 and 15,424.41 is: 21,284.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,358.14 : 37,751.97 = 15,424.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,358.14/37,751.97 = 15,424.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,358.14x = 37,751.97 × 15,424.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,358.14x = 582,301,863.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,301,863.59/27,358.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,284.41

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