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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,214.56, 37,551.36 and 15,278.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,214.56, 37,551.36 and 15,278.40 is: 21,081.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,214.56 : 37,551.36 = 15,278.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,214.56/37,551.36 = 15,278.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,214.56x = 37,551.36 × 15,278.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,214.56x = 573,724,698.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,724,698.62/27,214.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,081.53

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