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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,388.28, 37,795.14 and 15,451.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,388.28, 37,795.14 and 15,451.52 is: 21,322.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,388.28 : 37,795.14 = 15,451.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,388.28/37,795.14 = 15,451.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,388.28x = 37,795.14 × 15,451.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,388.28x = 583,992,172.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,992,172.64/27,388.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,322.70

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