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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,174.59, 37,503.27 and 15,240.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,174.59, 37,503.27 and 15,240.22 is: 21,032.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,174.59 : 37,503.27 = 15,240.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,174.59/37,503.27 = 15,240.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,174.59x = 37,503.27 × 15,240.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,174.59x = 571,557,991.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,557,991.76/27,174.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,032.81

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