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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,241.54, 37,592.44 and 15,141.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,241.54, 37,592.44 and 15,141.96 is: 20,895.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,241.54 : 37,592.44 = 15,141.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,241.54/37,592.44 = 15,141.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,241.54x = 37,592.44 × 15,141.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,241.54x = 569,223,184.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,223,184.93/27,241.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,895.41

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