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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,366.84, 37,761.51 and 15,877.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,366.84, 37,761.51 and 15,877.59 is: 21,908.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,366.84 : 37,761.51 = 15,877.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,366.84/37,761.51 = 15,877.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,366.84x = 37,761.51 × 15,877.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,366.84x = 599,561,773.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,561,773.56/27,366.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,908.33

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