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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,249.08, 37,603.86 and 15,919.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,249.08, 37,603.86 and 15,919.22 is: 21,968.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,249.08 : 37,603.86 = 15,919.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,249.08/37,603.86 = 15,919.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,249.08x = 37,603.86 × 15,919.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,249.08x = 598,624,120.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,624,120.19/27,249.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,968.60

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