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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,190.62, 37,524.60 and 15,255

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,190.62, 37,524.60 and 15,255 is: 21,052.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,190.62 : 37,524.60 = 15,255 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,190.62/37,524.60 = 15,255/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,190.62x = 37,524.60 × 15,255
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,190.62x = 572,437,773
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,437,773/27,190.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,052.77

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