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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,195.54, 37,529.91 and 15,258.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,195.54, 37,529.91 and 15,258.87 is: 21,057.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,195.54 : 37,529.91 = 15,258.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,195.54/37,529.91 = 15,258.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,195.54x = 37,529.91 × 15,258.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,195.54x = 572,664,017.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,664,017.80/27,195.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,057.28

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