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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,209.48, 37,552.76 and 15,273.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,209.48, 37,552.76 and 15,273.47 is: 21,079.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,209.48 : 37,552.76 = 15,273.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,209.48/37,552.76 = 15,273.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,209.48x = 37,552.76 × 15,273.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,209.48x = 573,560,953.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,560,953.28/27,209.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,079.45

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