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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,206.28, 37,546.34 and 15,270.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,206.28, 37,546.34 and 15,270.39 is: 21,074.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,206.28 : 37,546.34 = 15,270.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,206.28/37,546.34 = 15,270.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,206.28x = 37,546.34 × 15,270.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,206.28x = 573,347,178.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,347,178.52/27,206.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,074.07

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