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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,211.44, 37,550.18 and 15,275.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,211.44, 37,550.18 and 15,275.59 is: 21,079.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,211.44 : 37,550.18 = 15,275.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,211.44/37,550.18 = 15,275.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,211.44x = 37,550.18 × 15,275.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,211.44x = 573,601,098.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,601,098.42/27,211.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,079.41

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