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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,395.93, 37,807.52 and 15,459.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,395.93, 37,807.52 and 15,459.27 is: 21,334.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,395.93 : 37,807.52 = 15,459.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,395.93/37,807.52 = 15,459.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,395.93x = 37,807.52 × 15,459.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,395.93x = 584,476,582.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,476,582.41/27,395.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,334.44

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