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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,162.92, 37,484.60 and 15,226.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,162.92, 37,484.60 and 15,226.22 is: 21,012.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,162.92 : 37,484.60 = 15,226.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,162.92/37,484.60 = 15,226.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,162.92x = 37,484.60 × 15,226.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,162.92x = 570,748,502.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,748,502.66/27,162.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,012.05

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