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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,380.96, 37,785.68 and 15,444.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,380.96, 37,785.68 and 15,444.26 is: 21,313.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,380.96 : 37,785.68 = 15,444.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,380.96/37,785.68 = 15,444.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,380.96x = 37,785.68 × 15,444.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,380.96x = 583,571,866.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,571,866.20/27,380.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,313.05

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