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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,133.75, 37,444.74 and 15,197.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,133.75, 37,444.74 and 15,197.05 is: 20,972.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,133.75 : 37,444.74 = 15,197.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,133.75/37,444.74 = 15,197.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,133.75x = 37,444.74 × 15,197.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,133.75x = 569,049,575.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,049,575.83/27,133.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,972.02

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