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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,396.52, 37,806.56 and 15,460.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,396.52, 37,806.56 and 15,460.08 is: 21,334.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,396.52 : 37,806.56 = 15,460.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,396.52/37,806.56 = 15,460.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,396.52x = 37,806.56 × 15,460.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,396.52x = 584,492,442.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,492,442.12/27,396.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,334.55

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