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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,172.26, 37,493.64 and 15,529.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,172.26, 37,493.64 and 15,529.58 is: 21,428.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,172.26 : 37,493.64 = 15,529.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,172.26/37,493.64 = 15,529.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,172.26x = 37,493.64 × 15,529.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,172.26x = 582,260,481.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,260,481.87/27,172.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,428.49

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