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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,146.28, 37,460.96 and 15,046.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,146.28, 37,460.96 and 15,046.25 is: 20,763.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,146.28 : 37,460.96 = 15,046.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,146.28/37,460.96 = 15,046.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,146.28x = 37,460.96 × 15,046.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,146.28x = 563,646,969.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,646,969.40/27,146.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,763.32

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