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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,392.18, 37,802.34 and 15,455.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,392.18, 37,802.34 and 15,455.52 is: 21,329.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,392.18 : 37,802.34 = 15,455.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,392.18/37,802.34 = 15,455.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,392.18x = 37,802.34 × 15,455.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,392.18x = 584,254,821.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,254,821.92/27,392.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,329.26

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