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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,161.04, 37,484.28 and 15,224.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,161.04, 37,484.28 and 15,224.88 is: 21,011.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,161.04 : 37,484.28 = 15,224.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,161.04/37,484.28 = 15,224.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,161.04x = 37,484.28 × 15,224.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,161.04x = 570,693,664.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,693,664.89/27,161.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,011.48

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