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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,244.41, 37,598.73 and 15,146.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,244.41, 37,598.73 and 15,146.22 is: 20,902.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,244.41 : 37,598.73 = 15,146.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,244.41/37,598.73 = 15,146.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,244.41x = 37,598.73 × 15,146.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,244.41x = 569,478,636.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,478,636.30/27,244.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,902.59

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