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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,237.13, 37,585.22 and 15,302.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,237.13, 37,585.22 and 15,302.45 is: 21,116.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,237.13 : 37,585.22 = 15,302.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,237.13/37,585.22 = 15,302.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,237.13x = 37,585.22 × 15,302.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,237.13x = 575,145,967.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,145,967.24/27,237.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,116.25

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