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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,122.94, 37,429.64 and 15,189.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,122.94, 37,429.64 and 15,189.08 is: 20,960.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,122.94 : 37,429.64 = 15,189.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,122.94/37,429.64 = 15,189.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,122.94x = 37,429.64 × 15,189.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,122.94x = 568,521,533.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,521,533.24/27,122.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,960.91

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