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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,169.29, 37,493.51 and 15,232.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,169.29, 37,493.51 and 15,232.62 is: 21,020.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,169.29 : 37,493.51 = 15,232.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,169.29/37,493.51 = 15,232.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,169.29x = 37,493.51 × 15,232.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,169.29x = 571,124,240.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,124,240.91/27,169.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,020.95

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