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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,115.48, 37,422.88 and 15,181.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,115.48, 37,422.88 and 15,181.29 is: 20,952.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,115.48 : 37,422.88 = 15,181.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,115.48/37,422.88 = 15,181.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,115.48x = 37,422.88 × 15,181.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,115.48x = 568,127,555.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,127,555.96/27,115.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,952.15

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