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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,168.34, 37,494.11 and 15,232.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,168.34, 37,494.11 and 15,232.45 is: 21,021.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,168.34 : 37,494.11 = 15,232.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,168.34/37,494.11 = 15,232.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,168.34x = 37,494.11 × 15,232.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,168.34x = 571,127,155.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,127,155.87/27,168.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,021.79

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