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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,196.70, 37,530.86 and 15,262.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,196.70, 37,530.86 and 15,262.94 is: 21,062.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,196.70 : 37,530.86 = 15,262.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,196.70/37,530.86 = 15,262.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,196.70x = 37,530.86 × 15,262.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,196.70x = 572,831,264.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,831,264.33/27,196.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,062.53

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