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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,195.53, 37,529.87 and 15,258.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,195.53, 37,529.87 and 15,258.96 is: 21,057.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,195.53 : 37,529.87 = 15,258.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,195.53/37,529.87 = 15,258.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,195.53x = 37,529.87 × 15,258.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,195.53x = 572,666,708.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,666,708.84/27,195.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,057.39

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