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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,218.16, 37,560.78 and 15,281.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,218.16, 37,560.78 and 15,281.22 is: 21,087.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,218.16 : 37,560.78 = 15,281.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,218.16/37,560.78 = 15,281.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,218.16x = 37,560.78 × 15,281.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,218.16x = 573,974,542.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,974,542.55/27,218.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,087.93

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