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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,250.76, 37,605.70 and 15,316.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,250.76, 37,605.70 and 15,316.10 is: 21,136.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,250.76 : 37,605.70 = 15,316.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,250.76/37,605.70 = 15,316.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,250.76x = 37,605.70 × 15,316.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,250.76x = 575,972,661.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,972,661.77/27,250.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,136.02

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