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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,150.44, 37,465.46 and 15,211.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,150.44, 37,465.46 and 15,211.08 is: 20,990.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,150.44 : 37,465.46 = 15,211.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,150.44/37,465.46 = 15,211.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,150.44x = 37,465.46 × 15,211.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,150.44x = 569,890,109.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,890,109.30/27,150.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,990.09

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