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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,209.27, 37,548.68 and 15,272.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,209.27, 37,548.68 and 15,272.70 is: 21,076.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,209.27 : 37,548.68 = 15,272.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,209.27/37,548.68 = 15,272.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,209.27x = 37,548.68 × 15,272.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,209.27x = 573,469,648.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,469,648.67/27,209.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,076.26

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