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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,250.38, 37,605.96 and 15,313.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,250.38, 37,605.96 and 15,313.68 is: 21,133.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,250.38 : 37,605.96 = 15,313.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,250.38/37,605.96 = 15,313.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,250.38x = 37,605.96 × 15,313.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,250.38x = 575,885,637.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,885,637.53/27,250.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,133.12

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