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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,176.05, 37,507.44 and 15,242.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,176.05, 37,507.44 and 15,242.32 is: 21,036.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,176.05 : 37,507.44 = 15,242.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,176.05/37,507.44 = 15,242.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,176.05x = 37,507.44 × 15,242.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,176.05x = 571,700,402.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,700,402.86/27,176.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,036.92

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