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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,434.92, 37,858.76 and 15,333.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,434.92, 37,858.76 and 15,333.24 is: 21,159.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,434.92 : 37,858.76 = 15,333.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,434.92/37,858.76 = 15,333.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,434.92x = 37,858.76 × 15,333.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,434.92x = 580,497,453.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,497,453.18/27,434.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,159.07

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