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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,214.10, 37,552.89 and 15,275.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,214.10, 37,552.89 and 15,275.11 is: 21,078.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,214.10 : 37,552.89 = 15,275.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,214.10/37,552.89 = 15,275.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,214.10x = 37,552.89 × 15,275.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,214.10x = 573,624,488.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,624,488.97/27,214.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,078.21

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