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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,176.94, 37,503.59 and 15,240.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,176.94, 37,503.59 and 15,240.02 is: 21,030.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,176.94 : 37,503.59 = 15,240.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,176.94/37,503.59 = 15,240.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,176.94x = 37,503.59 × 15,240.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,176.94x = 571,555,197.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,555,197.95/27,176.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,030.89

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