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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,213.52, 37,552.62 and 15,278.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,213.52, 37,552.62 and 15,278.68 is: 21,083.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,213.52 : 37,552.62 = 15,278.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,213.52/37,552.62 = 15,278.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,213.52x = 37,552.62 × 15,278.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,213.52x = 573,754,464.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,754,464.14/27,213.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,083.43

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