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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,178.44, 37,507.88 and 15,242.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,178.44, 37,507.88 and 15,242.46 is: 21,035.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,178.44 : 37,507.88 = 15,242.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,178.44/37,507.88 = 15,242.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,178.44x = 37,507.88 × 15,242.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,178.44x = 571,712,360.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,712,360.58/27,178.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,035.51

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