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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,461.18, 37,896.32 and 15,361.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,461.18, 37,896.32 and 15,361.67 is: 21,199.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,461.18 : 37,896.32 = 15,361.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,461.18/37,896.32 = 15,361.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,461.18x = 37,896.32 × 15,361.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,461.18x = 582,150,895.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,150,895.20/27,461.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,199.05

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