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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,389.54, 37,797.57 and 15,452.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,389.54, 37,797.57 and 15,452.97 is: 21,325.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,389.54 : 37,797.57 = 15,452.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,389.54/37,797.57 = 15,452.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,389.54x = 37,797.57 × 15,452.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,389.54x = 584,084,715.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,084,715.28/27,389.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,325.11

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