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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,366.56, 37,764.99 and 15,429.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,366.56, 37,764.99 and 15,429.72 is: 21,292.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,366.56 : 37,764.99 = 15,429.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,366.56/37,764.99 = 15,429.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,366.56x = 37,764.99 × 15,429.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,366.56x = 582,703,221.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,703,221.50/27,366.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,292.53

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