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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,444.56, 37,871.91 and 15,508.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,444.56, 37,871.91 and 15,508.08 is: 21,400.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,444.56 : 37,871.91 = 15,508.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,444.56/37,871.91 = 15,508.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,444.56x = 37,871.91 × 15,508.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,444.56x = 587,320,610.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,320,610.03/27,444.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,400.26

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