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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,226.56, 37,569.24 and 15,289.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,226.56, 37,569.24 and 15,289.86 is: 21,098.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,226.56 : 37,569.24 = 15,289.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,226.56/37,569.24 = 15,289.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,226.56x = 37,569.24 × 15,289.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,226.56x = 574,428,419.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,428,419.91/27,226.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,098.09

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