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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,225.68, 37,570.46 and 15,289.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,225.68, 37,570.46 and 15,289.52 is: 21,098.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,225.68 : 37,570.46 = 15,289.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,225.68/37,570.46 = 15,289.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,225.68x = 37,570.46 × 15,289.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,225.68x = 574,434,035.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,434,035.28/27,225.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,098.98

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