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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,195.79, 37,529.97 and 15,259.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,195.79, 37,529.97 and 15,259.15 is: 21,057.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,195.79 : 37,529.97 = 15,259.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,195.79/37,529.97 = 15,259.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,195.79x = 37,529.97 × 15,259.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,195.79x = 572,675,441.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,675,441.73/27,195.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,057.50

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