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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,380.52, 37,782.42 and 15,445.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,380.52, 37,782.42 and 15,445.68 is: 21,313.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,380.52 : 37,782.42 = 15,445.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,380.52/37,782.42 = 15,445.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,380.52x = 37,782.42 × 15,445.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,380.52x = 583,575,168.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,575,168.95/27,380.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,313.52

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