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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,176.69, 37,501.29 and 15,237.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,176.69, 37,501.29 and 15,237.50 is: 21,026.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,176.69 : 37,501.29 = 15,237.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,176.69/37,501.29 = 15,237.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,176.69x = 37,501.29 × 15,237.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,176.69x = 571,425,718.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,425,718.87/27,176.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,026.32

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