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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,177.28, 37,502.48 and 15,239

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,177.28, 37,502.48 and 15,239 is: 21,028.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,177.28 : 37,502.48 = 15,239 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,177.28/37,502.48 = 15,239/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,177.28x = 37,502.48 × 15,239
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,177.28x = 571,500,292.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,500,292.72/27,177.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,028.61

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