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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,117.48, 37,425.64 and 15,183.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,117.48, 37,425.64 and 15,183.29 is: 20,954.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,117.48 : 37,425.64 = 15,183.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,117.48/37,425.64 = 15,183.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,117.48x = 37,425.64 × 15,183.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,117.48x = 568,244,345.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,244,345.56/27,117.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,954.91

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