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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,171.27, 37,494.29 and 15,232.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,171.27, 37,494.29 and 15,232.34 is: 21,019.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,171.27 : 37,494.29 = 15,232.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,171.27/37,494.29 = 15,232.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,171.27x = 37,494.29 × 15,232.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,171.27x = 571,125,773.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,125,773.34/27,171.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,019.47

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