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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,182.68, 37,511.92 and 15,246.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,182.68, 37,511.92 and 15,246.01 is: 21,039.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,182.68 : 37,511.92 = 15,246.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,182.68/37,511.92 = 15,246.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,182.68x = 37,511.92 × 15,246.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,182.68x = 571,907,107.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,907,107.44/27,182.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,039.39

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