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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,228.44, 37,577.25 and 15,292.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,228.44, 37,577.25 and 15,292.49 is: 21,104.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,228.44 : 37,577.25 = 15,292.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,228.44/37,577.25 = 15,292.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,228.44x = 37,577.25 × 15,292.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,228.44x = 574,649,531.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,649,531.97/27,228.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,104.75

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