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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,359.17, 37,754.57 and 15,425.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,359.17, 37,754.57 and 15,425.03 is: 21,285.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,359.17 : 37,754.57 = 15,425.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,359.17/37,754.57 = 15,425.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,359.17x = 37,754.57 × 15,425.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,359.17x = 582,365,507.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,365,507.84/27,359.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,285.94

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