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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,250, 37,605.30 and 15,927.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,250, 37,605.30 and 15,927.28 is: 21,979.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,250 : 37,605.30 = 15,927.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,250/37,605.30 = 15,927.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,250x = 37,605.30 × 15,927.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,250x = 598,950,142.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,950,142.58/27,250
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,979.82

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