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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,226.08, 37,571.99 and 15,893.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,226.08, 37,571.99 and 15,893.37 is: 21,932.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,226.08 : 37,571.99 = 15,893.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,226.08/37,571.99 = 15,893.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,226.08x = 37,571.99 × 15,893.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,226.08x = 597,145,459.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,145,459.24/27,226.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,932.85

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