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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,206.11, 37,548.10 and 15,270.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,206.11, 37,548.10 and 15,270.10 is: 21,074.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,206.11 : 37,548.10 = 15,270.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,206.11/37,548.10 = 15,270.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,206.11x = 37,548.10 × 15,270.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,206.11x = 573,363,165.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,363,165.46/27,206.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,074.79

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