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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,229.59, 37,575.50 and 15,293.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,229.59, 37,575.50 and 15,293.43 is: 21,104.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,229.59 : 37,575.50 = 15,293.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,229.59/37,575.50 = 15,293.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,229.59x = 37,575.50 × 15,293.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,229.59x = 574,658,202.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,658,202.50/27,229.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,104.18

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