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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,359.54, 37,757.94 and 15,261.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,359.54, 37,757.94 and 15,261.38 is: 21,061.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,359.54 : 37,757.94 = 15,261.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,359.54/37,757.94 = 15,261.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,359.54x = 37,757.94 × 15,261.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,359.54x = 576,238,270.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,238,270.36/27,359.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,061.69

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