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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,148.92, 37,465.49 and 15,212.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,148.92, 37,465.49 and 15,212.34 is: 20,993.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,148.92 : 37,465.49 = 15,212.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,148.92/37,465.49 = 15,212.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,148.92x = 37,465.49 × 15,212.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,148.92x = 569,937,772.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,937,772.15/27,148.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,993.02

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