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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,133.48, 37,446.06 and 15,196.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,133.48, 37,446.06 and 15,196.60 is: 20,972.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,133.48 : 37,446.06 = 15,196.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,133.48/37,446.06 = 15,196.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,133.48x = 37,446.06 × 15,196.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,133.48x = 569,052,795.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,052,795.40/27,133.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,972.35

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