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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,181.08, 37,510.92 and 15,244.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,181.08, 37,510.92 and 15,244.20 is: 21,037.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,181.08 : 37,510.92 = 15,244.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,181.08/37,510.92 = 15,244.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,181.08x = 37,510.92 × 15,244.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,181.08x = 571,823,966.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,823,966.66/27,181.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,037.57

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