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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,228.34, 37,573.77 and 15,292.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,228.34, 37,573.77 and 15,292.18 is: 21,102.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,228.34 : 37,573.77 = 15,292.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,228.34/37,573.77 = 15,292.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,228.34x = 37,573.77 × 15,292.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,228.34x = 574,584,854.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,584,854.12/27,228.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,102.46

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