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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,937.62, 38,552.94 and 15,362.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,937.62, 38,552.94 and 15,362.28 is: 21,199.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,937.62 : 38,552.94 = 15,362.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,937.62/38,552.94 = 15,362.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,937.62x = 38,552.94 × 15,362.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,937.62x = 592,261,059.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,261,059.10/27,937.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,199.41

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