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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,363.44, 37,761.99 and 15,427.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,363.44, 37,761.99 and 15,427.37 is: 21,290.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,363.44 : 37,761.99 = 15,427.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,363.44/37,761.99 = 15,427.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,363.44x = 37,761.99 × 15,427.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,363.44x = 582,568,191.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,568,191.67/27,363.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,290.02

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