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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,228.62, 37,574.10 and 15,292.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,228.62, 37,574.10 and 15,292.46 is: 21,102.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,228.62 : 37,574.10 = 15,292.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,228.62/37,574.10 = 15,292.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,228.62x = 37,574.10 × 15,292.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,228.62x = 574,600,421.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,600,421.29/27,228.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,102.81

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