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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,386.98, 37,795.80 and 15,445.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,386.98, 37,795.80 and 15,445.96 is: 21,316.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,386.98 : 37,795.80 = 15,445.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,386.98/37,795.80 = 15,445.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,386.98x = 37,795.80 × 15,445.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,386.98x = 583,792,414.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,792,414.97/27,386.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,316.42

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