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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,246.68, 37,599.58 and 15,309.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,246.68, 37,599.58 and 15,309.72 is: 21,126.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,246.68 : 37,599.58 = 15,309.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,246.68/37,599.58 = 15,309.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,246.68x = 37,599.58 × 15,309.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,246.68x = 575,639,041.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,639,041.92/27,246.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,126.94

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