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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,212.63, 37,553.45 and 15,274.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,212.63, 37,553.45 and 15,274.85 is: 21,079.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,212.63 : 37,553.45 = 15,274.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,212.63/37,553.45 = 15,274.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,212.63x = 37,553.45 × 15,274.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,212.63x = 573,623,051.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,623,051.59/27,212.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,079.30

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