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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,459.30, 37,894.73 and 15,194.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,459.30, 37,894.73 and 15,194.84 is: 20,969.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,459.30 : 37,894.73 = 15,194.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,459.30/37,894.73 = 15,194.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,459.30x = 37,894.73 × 15,194.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,459.30x = 575,804,283.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,804,283.22/27,459.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,969.37

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