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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,394.58, 37,804.84 and 15,458.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,394.58, 37,804.84 and 15,458.06 is: 21,332.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,394.58 : 37,804.84 = 15,458.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,394.58/37,804.84 = 15,458.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,394.58x = 37,804.84 × 15,458.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,394.58x = 584,389,485.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,389,485.01/27,394.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,332.30

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