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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,210.48, 37,550.61 and 15,273.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,210.48, 37,550.61 and 15,273.96 is: 21,078.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,210.48 : 37,550.61 = 15,273.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,210.48/37,550.61 = 15,273.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,210.48x = 37,550.61 × 15,273.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,210.48x = 573,546,515.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,546,515.12/27,210.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,078.15

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