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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,380.14, 37,780.86 and 15,279.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,380.14, 37,780.86 and 15,279.22 is: 21,083.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,380.14 : 37,780.86 = 15,279.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,380.14/37,780.86 = 15,279.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,380.14x = 37,780.86 × 15,279.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,380.14x = 577,262,071.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,262,071.73/27,380.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,083.24

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