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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,238.55, 37,592.21 and 15,910.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,238.55, 37,592.21 and 15,910.85 is: 21,958.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,238.55 : 37,592.21 = 15,910.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,238.55/37,592.21 = 15,910.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,238.55x = 37,592.21 × 15,910.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,238.55x = 598,124,148.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,124,148.24/27,238.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,958.74

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