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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,177.44, 37,506.50 and 15,241.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,177.44, 37,506.50 and 15,241.46 is: 21,034.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,177.44 : 37,506.50 = 15,241.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,177.44/37,506.50 = 15,241.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,177.44x = 37,506.50 × 15,241.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,177.44x = 571,653,555.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,653,555.75/27,177.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,034.12

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