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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,190.08, 37,518.72 and 15,252.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,190.08, 37,518.72 and 15,252.96 is: 21,047.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,190.08 : 37,518.72 = 15,252.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,190.08/37,518.72 = 15,252.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,190.08x = 37,518.72 × 15,252.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,190.08x = 572,271,535.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,271,535.41/27,190.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,047.07

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