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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,381.73, 37,785.22 and 15,444.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,381.73, 37,785.22 and 15,444.36 is: 21,312.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,381.73 : 37,785.22 = 15,444.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,381.73/37,785.22 = 15,444.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,381.73x = 37,785.22 × 15,444.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,381.73x = 583,568,274.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,568,274.21/27,381.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,312.32

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