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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,447.83, 37,878.08 and 15,348.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,447.83, 37,878.08 and 15,348.74 is: 21,181.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,447.83 : 37,878.08 = 15,348.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,447.83/37,878.08 = 15,348.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,447.83x = 37,878.08 × 15,348.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,447.83x = 581,380,724.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,380,724.88/27,447.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,181.30

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