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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,225.33, 37,569.79 and 15,895.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,225.33, 37,569.79 and 15,895.45 is: 21,935.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,225.33 : 37,569.79 = 15,895.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,225.33/37,569.79 = 15,895.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,225.33x = 37,569.79 × 15,895.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,225.33x = 597,188,718.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,188,718.46/27,225.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,935.04

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