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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,226.62, 37,571.34 and 15,290.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,226.62, 37,571.34 and 15,290.46 is: 21,100.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,226.62 : 37,571.34 = 15,290.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,226.62/37,571.34 = 15,290.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,226.62x = 37,571.34 × 15,290.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,226.62x = 574,483,071.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,483,071.42/27,226.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,100.05

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