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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,249.83, 37,604.90 and 15,919.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,249.83, 37,604.90 and 15,919.97 is: 21,969.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,249.83 : 37,604.90 = 15,919.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,249.83/37,604.90 = 15,919.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,249.83x = 37,604.90 × 15,919.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,249.83x = 598,668,800.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,668,800.25/27,249.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,969.63

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