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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,118.94, 37,422.41 and 15,182.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,118.94, 37,422.41 and 15,182.24 is: 20,950.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,118.94 : 37,422.41 = 15,182.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,118.94/37,422.41 = 15,182.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,118.94x = 37,422.41 × 15,182.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,118.94x = 568,155,746.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,155,746.98/27,118.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,950.52

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