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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,246.81, 37,596.53 and 15,307.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,246.81, 37,596.53 and 15,307.85 is: 21,122.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,246.81 : 37,596.53 = 15,307.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,246.81/37,596.53 = 15,307.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,246.81x = 37,596.53 × 15,307.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,246.81x = 575,521,777.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,521,777.24/27,246.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,122.54

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