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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,364.47, 37,762.26 and 15,427.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,364.47, 37,762.26 and 15,427.71 is: 21,289.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,364.47 : 37,762.26 = 15,427.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,364.47/37,762.26 = 15,427.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,364.47x = 37,762.26 × 15,427.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,364.47x = 582,585,196.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,585,196.22/27,364.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,289.84

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