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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,182.25, 37,512.05 and 15,246.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,182.25, 37,512.05 and 15,246.36 is: 21,040.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,182.25 : 37,512.05 = 15,246.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,182.25/37,512.05 = 15,246.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,182.25x = 37,512.05 × 15,246.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,182.25x = 571,922,142.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,922,142.41/27,182.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,040.28

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