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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,219.14, 37,562.54 and 15,282.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,219.14, 37,562.54 and 15,282.27 is: 21,089.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,219.14 : 37,562.54 = 15,282.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,219.14/37,562.54 = 15,282.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,219.14x = 37,562.54 × 15,282.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,219.14x = 574,040,801.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,040,801.75/27,219.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,089.60

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