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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,369.49, 37,766.69 and 15,432.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,369.49, 37,766.69 and 15,432.12 is: 21,294.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,369.49 : 37,766.69 = 15,432.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,369.49/37,766.69 = 15,432.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,369.49x = 37,766.69 × 15,432.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,369.49x = 582,819,826.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,819,826.09/27,369.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,294.51

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