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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,248.96, 37,604.52 and 15,312.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,248.96, 37,604.52 and 15,312.06 is: 21,131.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,248.96 : 37,604.52 = 15,312.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,248.96/37,604.52 = 15,312.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,248.96x = 37,604.52 × 15,312.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,248.96x = 575,802,666.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,802,666.51/27,248.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,131.18

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