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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,238.99, 37,590.32 and 15,140.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,238.99, 37,590.32 and 15,140.61 is: 20,894.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,238.99 : 37,590.32 = 15,140.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,238.99/37,590.32 = 15,140.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,238.99x = 37,590.32 × 15,140.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,238.99x = 569,140,374.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,140,374.90/27,238.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,894.33

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