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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,235.66, 37,592.36 and 15,302.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,235.66, 37,592.36 and 15,302.84 is: 21,121.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,235.66 : 37,592.36 = 15,302.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,235.66/37,592.36 = 15,302.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,235.66x = 37,592.36 × 15,302.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,235.66x = 575,269,887.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,269,887.77/27,235.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,121.94

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