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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,193.46, 37,526.37 and 15,256.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,193.46, 37,526.37 and 15,256.58 is: 21,053.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,193.46 : 37,526.37 = 15,256.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,193.46/37,526.37 = 15,256.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,193.46x = 37,526.37 × 15,256.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,193.46x = 572,523,878.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,523,878.38/27,193.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,053.74

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