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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,189.59, 37,521.41 and 15,252.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,189.59, 37,521.41 and 15,252.89 is: 21,048.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,189.59 : 37,521.41 = 15,252.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,189.59/37,521.41 = 15,252.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,189.59x = 37,521.41 × 15,252.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,189.59x = 572,309,675.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,309,675.50/27,189.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,048.86

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