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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,209.28, 37,550.24 and 15,272

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,209.28, 37,550.24 and 15,272 is: 21,076.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,209.28 : 37,550.24 = 15,272 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,209.28/37,550.24 = 15,272/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,209.28x = 37,550.24 × 15,272
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,209.28x = 573,467,265.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,467,265.28/27,209.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,076.16

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