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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,244.08, 37,597.32 and 15,308.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,244.08, 37,597.32 and 15,308.28 is: 21,125.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,244.08 : 37,597.32 = 15,308.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,244.08/37,597.32 = 15,308.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,244.08x = 37,597.32 × 15,308.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,244.08x = 575,550,301.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,550,301.81/27,244.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,125.70

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