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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,360.24, 37,757.46 and 15,423.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,360.24, 37,757.46 and 15,423.58 is: 21,284.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,360.24 : 37,757.46 = 15,423.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,360.24/37,757.46 = 15,423.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,360.24x = 37,757.46 × 15,423.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,360.24x = 582,355,204.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,355,204.91/27,360.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,284.73

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