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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,168.89, 37,493.24 and 15,232.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,168.89, 37,493.24 and 15,232.41 is: 21,020.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,168.89 : 37,493.24 = 15,232.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,168.89/37,493.24 = 15,232.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,168.89x = 37,493.24 × 15,232.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,168.89x = 571,112,327.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,112,327.75/27,168.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,020.82

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