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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,133.58, 37,444.52 and 15,196.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,133.58, 37,444.52 and 15,196.92 is: 20,971.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,133.58 : 37,444.52 = 15,196.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,133.58/37,444.52 = 15,196.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,133.58x = 37,444.52 × 15,196.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,133.58x = 569,041,165.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,041,165.60/27,133.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,971.84

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