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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,128.88, 37,438.70 and 15,192.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,128.88, 37,438.70 and 15,192.52 is: 20,966.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,128.88 : 37,438.70 = 15,192.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,128.88/37,438.70 = 15,192.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,128.88x = 37,438.70 × 15,192.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,128.88x = 568,788,198.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,788,198.52/27,128.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,966.15

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