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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,187.44, 37,519.20 and 15,252

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,187.44, 37,519.20 and 15,252 is: 21,048.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,187.44 : 37,519.20 = 15,252 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,187.44/37,519.20 = 15,252/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,187.44x = 37,519.20 × 15,252
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,187.44x = 572,242,838.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,242,838.40/27,187.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,048.06

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