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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,179.33, 37,507.88 and 15,848.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,179.33, 37,507.88 and 15,848.51 is: 21,871.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,179.33 : 37,507.88 = 15,848.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,179.33/37,507.88 = 15,848.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,179.33x = 37,507.88 × 15,848.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,179.33x = 594,443,932.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,443,932.02/27,179.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,871.18

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