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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,150.42, 37,468.59 and 15,213.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,150.42, 37,468.59 and 15,213.31 is: 20,994.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,150.42 : 37,468.59 = 15,213.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,150.42/37,468.59 = 15,213.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,150.42x = 37,468.59 × 15,213.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,150.42x = 570,021,368.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,021,368.60/27,150.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,994.94

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