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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,158.34, 37,476.46 and 15,219.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,158.34, 37,476.46 and 15,219.37 is: 21,001.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,158.34 : 37,476.46 = 15,219.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,158.34/37,476.46 = 15,219.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,158.34x = 37,476.46 × 15,219.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,158.34x = 570,368,111.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,368,111.03/27,158.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,001.58

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