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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,161.19, 37,481.58 and 15,225.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,161.19, 37,481.58 and 15,225.21 is: 21,010.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,161.19 : 37,481.58 = 15,225.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,161.19/37,481.58 = 15,225.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,161.19x = 37,481.58 × 15,225.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,161.19x = 570,664,926.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,664,926.63/27,161.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,010.31

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