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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,444.26, 37,873.82 and 15,507.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,444.26, 37,873.82 and 15,507.35 is: 21,400.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,444.26 : 37,873.82 = 15,507.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,444.26/37,873.82 = 15,507.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,444.26x = 37,873.82 × 15,507.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,444.26x = 587,322,315.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,322,315.67/27,444.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,400.56

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