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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,241.98, 37,589.85 and 15,303.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,241.98, 37,589.85 and 15,303.03 is: 21,115.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,241.98 : 37,589.85 = 15,303.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,241.98/37,589.85 = 15,303.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,241.98x = 37,589.85 × 15,303.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,241.98x = 575,238,602.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,238,602.25/27,241.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,115.89

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