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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,375.09, 37,778.91 and 15,438.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,375.09, 37,778.91 and 15,438.18 is: 21,305.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,375.09 : 37,778.91 = 15,438.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,375.09/37,778.91 = 15,438.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,375.09x = 37,778.91 × 15,438.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,375.09x = 583,237,612.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,237,612.78/27,375.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,305.41

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