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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,393.89, 37,802.67 and 15,910.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,393.89, 37,802.67 and 15,910.08 is: 21,955.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,393.89 : 37,802.67 = 15,910.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,393.89/37,802.67 = 15,910.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,393.89x = 37,802.67 × 15,910.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,393.89x = 601,443,503.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,443,503.91/27,393.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,955.39

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