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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,245.48, 37,598.64 and 15,145.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,245.48, 37,598.64 and 15,145.88 is: 20,901.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,245.48 : 37,598.64 = 15,145.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,245.48/37,598.64 = 15,145.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,245.48x = 37,598.64 × 15,145.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,245.48x = 569,464,489.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,464,489.60/27,245.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,901.25

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