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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,189.56, 37,523.70 and 15,252.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,189.56, 37,523.70 and 15,252.18 is: 21,049.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,189.56 : 37,523.70 = 15,252.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,189.56/37,523.70 = 15,252.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,189.56x = 37,523.70 × 15,252.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,189.56x = 572,318,226.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,318,226.67/27,189.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,049.19

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