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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,155.91, 37,475.06 and 15,832.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,155.91, 37,475.06 and 15,832.11 is: 21,848.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,155.91 : 37,475.06 = 15,832.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,155.91/37,475.06 = 15,832.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,155.91x = 37,475.06 × 15,832.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,155.91x = 593,309,124.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,309,124.38/27,155.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,848.25

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