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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,122.98, 37,432.91 and 15,184.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,122.98, 37,432.91 and 15,184.01 is: 20,955.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,122.98 : 37,432.91 = 15,184.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,122.98/37,432.91 = 15,184.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,122.98x = 37,432.91 × 15,184.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,122.98x = 568,381,679.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,381,679.77/27,122.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,955.72

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