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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,359.70, 37,753.74 and 15,421.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,359.70, 37,753.74 and 15,421.92 is: 21,280.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,359.70 : 37,753.74 = 15,421.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,359.70/37,753.74 = 15,421.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,359.70x = 37,753.74 × 15,421.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,359.70x = 582,235,157.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,235,157.98/27,359.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,280.76

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