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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,188.26, 37,516.80 and 15,249.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,188.26, 37,516.80 and 15,249.13 is: 21,042.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,188.26 : 37,516.80 = 15,249.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,188.26/37,516.80 = 15,249.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,188.26x = 37,516.80 × 15,249.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,188.26x = 572,098,560.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,098,560.38/27,188.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,042.12

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