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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,150.90, 37,469.26 and 15,213.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,150.90, 37,469.26 and 15,213.80 is: 20,995.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,150.90 : 37,469.26 = 15,213.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,150.90/37,469.26 = 15,213.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,150.90x = 37,469.26 × 15,213.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,150.90x = 570,049,799.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,049,799.97/27,150.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,995.61

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