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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,211.98, 37,552.68 and 15,275.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,211.98, 37,552.68 and 15,275.46 is: 21,080.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,211.98 : 37,552.68 = 15,275.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,211.98/37,552.68 = 15,275.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,211.98x = 37,552.68 × 15,275.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,211.98x = 573,634,461.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,634,461.23/27,211.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,080.22

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