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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,220.38, 37,562.22 and 15,280.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,220.38, 37,562.22 and 15,280.80 is: 21,086.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,220.38 : 37,562.22 = 15,280.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,220.38/37,562.22 = 15,280.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,220.38x = 37,562.22 × 15,280.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,220.38x = 573,980,771.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,980,771.38/27,220.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,086.43

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