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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,106.38, 37,401.89 and 15,619.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,106.38, 37,401.89 and 15,619.50 is: 21,552.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,106.38 : 37,401.89 = 15,619.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,106.38/37,401.89 = 15,619.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,106.38x = 37,401.89 × 15,619.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,106.38x = 584,198,742.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,198,742.76/27,106.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,552.08

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