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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,237.09, 37,590.96 and 15,301.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,237.09, 37,590.96 and 15,301.33 is: 21,117.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,237.09 : 37,590.96 = 15,301.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,237.09/37,590.96 = 15,301.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,237.09x = 37,590.96 × 15,301.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,237.09x = 575,191,683.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,191,683.98/27,237.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,117.96

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