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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,209.79, 37,550.18 and 15,274.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,209.79, 37,550.18 and 15,274.04 is: 21,078.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,209.79 : 37,550.18 = 15,274.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,209.79/37,550.18 = 15,274.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,209.79x = 37,550.18 × 15,274.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,209.79x = 573,542,801.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,542,801.76/27,209.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,078.55

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