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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,133.83, 37,445.84 and 15,801.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,133.83, 37,445.84 and 15,801.50 is: 21,806.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,133.83 : 37,445.84 = 15,801.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,133.83/37,445.84 = 15,801.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,133.83x = 37,445.84 × 15,801.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,133.83x = 591,700,174.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,700,174.52/27,133.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,806.74

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