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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,389.66, 37,794.48 and 15,452.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,389.66, 37,794.48 and 15,452.30 is: 21,322.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,389.66 : 37,794.48 = 15,452.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,389.66/37,794.48 = 15,452.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,389.66x = 37,794.48 × 15,452.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,389.66x = 584,011,643.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,011,643.30/27,389.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,322.34

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