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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,212.08, 37,552.68 and 15,279.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,212.08, 37,552.68 and 15,279.28 is: 21,085.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,212.08 : 37,552.68 = 15,279.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,212.08/37,552.68 = 15,279.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,212.08x = 37,552.68 × 15,279.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,212.08x = 573,777,912.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,777,912.47/27,212.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,085.41

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